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Pension age reform in France: New poll shows support for a return to age 62
Employers' organisations and trade unions are currently meeting to discuss the subject on the orders of Prime Minister François Bayrou
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Mystery of jewels found buried under communal wall in Dordogne
The gold rings, pearl brooches and diamond encrusted bracelets were discovered by a local association
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Try a different way to cross UK-France the Channel - a sailing catamaran ferry
Passengers will be able to help sail the boat once out of the harbour
Workers have nearly 17 days off ‘sick’
French workers took nearly 17 days off last year with over-55s having nearly three times as many ‘sickies’ as the under-30s.

One in four absences was for personal reasons. Other reasons given were heavy workload, lack of recognition and unhappiness at pay.