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MP drops plan to allow bakeries to open seven days a week
Proposal abandoned after opposition from the baking industry
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Dog owners warned after outbreak of deadly virus in Avignon
Owners told to keep unvaccinated pets at home
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Rescuers in French Pyrenees warn against reckless hiking
Concerns raised after two 19-year-olds rescued following 20-hour ordeal
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.
