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Comment: Le Tour de France does not export the best of French values
Columnist Nabila Ramdani notes that the fabled race is to start in the UK in 2027, bringing with it a questionable legacy
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Drive to bring 100% fibre coverage to Brittany
Copper-based internet is being phased out even on remote islands
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Comment: French children's parties are low key affairs - fortunately
Columnist Sarah Henshaw notes that smaller celebrations with home-baked treats are still the rule in France
Put boot in on geo-blocking
Retailer Marks & Spencer must be one of the EU’s worst offenders for geo-blocking.
Looking at the UK site you find black Leather Block Heel Side Zip Ankle Boots at £49.50.
Access the site in French and those Bottines en cuir à talons carrés et fermeture à glissière latérale suddenly cost €70.
Today £49.50 should translate to €54.90 but while I understand that M&S must cover themselves for exchange rate shocks, it seems that that €70 price means they are still working on pre-referendum values!
Alpha MASON, by email