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Why contactless payments in France will soon be easier
Improvement to ‘NFC’ technology will make these payments more stable
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Will money left to animal charity face the 60% tax rate in France?
Not all charities can inherit donations in a will tax-free
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Graphs: Lastest forecasts on inflation and spending power from Banque de France
Ongoing trade dispute with the United States and persistently uncertain global outlook start to take effect
Scratched rental car may mean hefty fee

Drivers who have rented cars have reported being charged by rental companies over scratches that they are sure they have not caused... and which the company representative seemed well primed to find in unusual places.
Consumer groups have warned of the problem and advise those renting not to accept the list of faults offered by the firm but to do a thorough search – and to take photographs of all parts of the car, even under the bumpers, before using it.
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