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Rent payment guarantee scheme relaunched

More peace of mind for landlords as government-backed rent insurance scheme will be opened up to cover all tenants, not just those on low-income.

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Mental health problems?

There is a tried and tested route to treating mental health issues in France. Find out where to start, who treats what and what the likely costs will be.

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Storms and insurance

One storm can cause damage covered by two different insurance schemes with different deadlines and rules for claiming.

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Refuges overrun as pets abandoned in droves

National animal charity the SPA says they are being hit hard by the financial crisis as more people abandon their animals and fewer come forward to adopt.

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INTERVIEW: Champion sailor and rower Maud Fontenoy

Recently appointed UNESCO spokeswoman for the oceans says France must do more to protect its 11 million km2 of seas.

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Also in the September edition:

• Brigitte Bardot: Exhibition of her life as she turns 75.
• Selling your electricity back to EDF
• Call for stricter rules on hunting
• FILM: Bringing the stars back to the Riviera''s Victorine Studios while Deauville honours those behind the camera
• Microcredit: How to apply for a loan to those on low income
• Back with a vendange: How important is the grape harvest to those in the wine trade?

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