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Revolutionary bottle-washing plant cuts carbon footprint of French wine
Eco in Pack leads the way in reusing wine bottles, cutting costs and emissions
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President Macron heads to UK for first state visit for 17 years
President and Mrs Macron will lay flowers on the tomb of the late Queen during visit
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More car recalls impact many drivers in France
Hundreds of thousands of Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, DS Automobiles, and Opel vehicles are affected by engine problem
French OAP homes cost more than pensions
Pensioners in France need to dip into their nesteggs to pay for retirement homes (Ehpads) – a study showed average costs are 36% higher than pensions.

Caisse Nationale de Solidarité pour l’Autonomie said Ehpad fees averaged €1,977 against a pension of €1,461, although some state benefits help with much of the cost.
Ehpad tariffs vary across the country.
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