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Climate protests planned in around 400 towns and cities in France this month
More than 31,000 people have signed an open letter calling for stronger government action
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French hunting season 2026-27: dates, rules, and how to stay safe when walking
Organised hunts are set locally and Sundays tend to be the busiest day
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First scallop shell road opens in Calvados
Crushed scallop shells used to replace some cement, cutting carbon emissions from road construction
Green efficiency tax credit move delayed
Plans to change the CITE tax credit for energy efficiency renovations into a grant have been delayed by a year, so residents must still apply for a credit.
Ministers also said that while the CITE to swap single-glazed windows and doors for double glazing was ending the reduced 5.5% VAT rate continued for replacements and also for work such as plastering and painting.
