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France considers changes to DPE certificates over summer heat
The certificates are needed when properties are sold or rented
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Giant batteries could be coming to a French roadside near you
Container-sized sources can be installed in parking spaces or on cleared areas beside roads
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UK e-gates to use facial recognition instead of passports
Upgraded systems should make crossing UK border quicker, with plans to widen scheme to other nationals
Police can carry out on-the-spot searches
Police in Paris and Ile-de-France have been given authority to search the luggage of travellers on the Métro and public transport in the wake of the St Petersburg terror attack.
Police need no motive for stopping someone and searching their bags during busy periods on the transport network.
