They often have to pay extra charges, pay extra interest where they are defaulting on debts, and they are unable to get access to credit.

BBC: Which? says millions 'struggling' financially

These include extra levies on those who pay the wealth tax, higher inheritance tax, an extra 3% tax on dividends, heavier charges on stock options, higher taxes on financial transactions, banks and oil firms, and a 5% extra tax on big companies.

ECONOMIST: France��s public finances