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French city to increase water price by 42% this summer to fight drought
It comes as the scheme was hailed a success in 2024, despite some resident criticism
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New way to measure pesticide use in France angers green groups
Controversial formula will help French government achieve its target of reducing by half for 2030
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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.