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UK government pensions and social charges: has French law changed?

Reader reports being told by an accountant new rules affect this income from 2025

French app helps sports-focused travellers find activities and accommodation

The platform lets visitors train, explore and stay with hosts familiar with their sport and local terrain

Updates on hantavirus case hospitalised in France and contact cases

‘Risk is low’ - what experts say about the situation

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France rail police authorised to use tasers at Paris, Rennes and Lyon stations

Around 10% of officers will be able to carry them at major stations and on certain rail lines

France passes anti-fraud bill with 100 plus new measures: key points

Crackdown focuses on social welfare fraud. Officials will be allowed greater access to bank statements and healthcare log-in information

Gas prices to drop slightly for most consumers in France in June

Prices will decrease by 4.8%, following a sharp rise last month

New free app blocks millions of spam calls in France

Developer Camille Bouvat decided to take matters into his own hands after being bombarded by unwanted calls

Storefront signs for Orange, Bouygues Telecom, SFR and Free telecom brands in France

Mobile data offer in France includes UK and US also

New deal to cover 135 countries starts from €19.99 for some subscribers

Montpellier honours British World War Two hero with memorial stone

His daughter travelled from London to attend the unveiling ceremony in southern France

French national tests positive for hantavirus on arrival in France

Around 100 cases of hantavirus are recorded annually in France - but of a less serious variant. They are mainly in north-east France

Uber Boat launches in seven French cities this summer

The service will offer leisure boat rentals starting in mid-June

Video: French police show film of ‘drunk deer’ to warn rural drivers

Animals can act erratically after eating fermented fruit in spring

French weekly weather forecast May 11 - 15: Rain, cold and some snow

Persistent drizzle across France coincides with temperature drop

A view of a toll booth in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Drivers in France can sue over inflated motorway tolls

Autoroute fees are 58% too high, says lawyer

From Oxfordshire to French mayor: British woman leads village in Pas-de-Calais

Briton Maureen Searle, 71, was appointed mayor in March

A view of a man on a laptop and using a phone, with an alert symbol

‘Silent' phone call scam on the rise in France: what is it and why it is so dangerous

Caller stays silent when the phone is answered

A view of someone paying with euro notes

French officials demand record €20billion be paid back after checks into tax and social security fraud

Figure includes €17.1billion in additional tax and penalties notified to individuals and businesses after reassessments

Doctor holding a tablet while talking with an older patient in a clinic room.

Americans in France await details of new healthcare charge

We also look at questions around US Medicare for Americans who have moved to France

Why a robin in your garden in France can be a sign of healthy biodiversity

Understanding the ecological value of a regular garden visitor

Electric scooters: another town in France introduces ban

Mâcon in the Burgundy region becomes the latest town to outlaw their use

Visit the historic ‘Belem’ ship as it docks in Marseille this weekend

Vessel was used to carry Olympic torch to France in 2024

French town slashes public transport costs by 60% in response to fuel crisis

A one-way bus ticket in Laval, in the Pays de la Loire region, is set to cost €0.50 instead of €1.30

Unsettled weather expected in France for the May bank holiday weekend

Mild weather at the start of the holiday weekend will give way to more unsettled conditions as the week comes to an end

French dentist found guilty of ‘mutilating’ patients by removing healthy teeth for profit

More than 40 patients detail severe complications following treatment

Why plastic water bottle sales are increasing in France

Sales increased by 3.3% in 2025, based on a new study

Plans underway for Pope to visit France at the end of September, say bishops

It will be the first state visit to France by the new Pontiff, with stops in Paris and Lourdes expected

French rail unions announce joint strike action on June 10

Groups declare ‘state of emergency’ on French rail network

French minister calls on airlines to ‘respect passenger rights’

Transport minister’s appeal comes as airlines add charges and cancel flights amid jet fuel crisis

Man sent to prison over Linky fraud, a first in France

The man received a nine month sentence for his actions

Why people in Nantes are being asked to ‘plant their underwear’

A total of 29 pairs of cotton underwear will be buried across 19 different sites

Increase in drownings in France – which areas and why?

Authorities are also calling for people to stay extra alert this summer

A stock photo of a WA residency card and a red line drawn between the UK and the EU on a map

Residency cards: French state told to fix renewal issues

Demand comes as interior minister has already called on prefectures to take action to reduce delays

Grand Frais to open in France at former GiFi locations– what to expect and where

Alpes Maritimes, Gironde, and Isère among the departments where new stores will open

Why people in France are advised not to mow their lawns in May

'No Mow May’ has been gradually gaining in popularity in France in recent years

Storms leave trail of damage in south-west France

Trees uprooted and motorway drivers shelter under bridges to avoid powerful hail

Express train between central Paris and Charles de Gaulle airport to launch in 2027

The ‘CDG Express’ will run four times per hour and connect airport to Gare de l’Est in 20 minutes

Video: dramatic mudslides hit villages in northern France

Several people had to be rescued from vehicles in Pas-de-Calais and Somme

May 8: France to mark 81st anniversary of end of World War Two in Europe

V-E Day has been a public holiday in France since 1953

A view of a man separating piles of coins, with a piggy bank and house to show debts

Rent-free tenancy can cause inheritance issues in France

Recent case shows impact of letting an adult child live in property for free

Maire in south-west France orders euthanasia of dog that attacked mother and daughter

The labrador crossbreed had escaped its owner before the attack

Why waiting times to charge electric cars in France are increasing

Charging queues are growing as 2026 sees a strong start in sales of electric vehicles

Brittany Ferries: no fuel surcharge for travellers this summer

Company's CEO also says there is no chance that Brittany Ferries will run out of fuel

French court rules against easyJet after airline refused to board child with expired passport

The girl’s passport had expired 18 days prior to the flight

Why cold calling in France may get worse before it gets better

Tighter rules are coming, but the short term could bring more disruption

Rain and flash flooding alerts raised in France

Storms and heavy rain continue to pelt several regions

Owner sues vet in western France after misgendered cat dies following sterilisation

The vet ‘did not verify’ the cat’s sex before operation and it died nine days later

Large jellyfish spotted off coast of Brittany

The species is harmless despite its striking appearance

Where are there the most, and least, jellyfish in France?

Discover in which places you are most or least likely to see a jellyfish

Nantes airport unveils new automated luggage check-in system

‘Conveyor belt’ system allows passengers to drop off luggage without manual checking

France opens up €1 meals to all university students

Main and two sides available for knock-down price but unions say more funding needed

White-winged lark seen in southern France

First official sighting of white-winged lark in the country

South-east French town introduces new rule to protect dogs in cars

The rule details the dangers of rapidly rising temperatures in cars

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See: Large hailstones swamp south-west France

Weekend storms hit Pyrénées-Atlantiques in particular

Video: fleeing horses cause panic on motorway in Brittany

Three horses gallop wrong way down road for over a kilometre before being stopped

Supermarket coffee, meat and fish recalled over health risks

Consumers advised to check for affected batches and return products to stores

Fake French police officer scams return – tips to protect yourself

Fraudsters posing as police to gain entry to a property

French weekly weather forecast May 4 - 8: rain, storms and yo-yoing temperatures

Several bouts of rain will impact the south

Close-up of a four-nozzle petrol pump at a service station that dispenses B10 Diesel (yellow), B7 Diesel (orange), E85 'super ethanol' (blue) and E10 petrol (green).

Ethanol conversion kits: what drivers in France need to know

Conversion kits are available at a leading supermarket from €690

French wildlife prospers from darker streets – but debate over public safety remains

Some areas are rethinking lighting changes introduced in 2022

Euro banknotes with an enlarged portrait from another banknote overlaid

French scientist Marie Curie among faces being considered for euro banknote redesign

The new notes will have two themes - nature and European culture

Brown dog standing in open car boot next to luggage

Pet passport rules clarified for Great Britain residents travelling to France and EU

EU passports are only for ‘habitual’ residents since rule change

Storm warning: 44 French departments placed on alert

Dramatic change in weather expected this weekend following sunny spell

Private medical laboratories to strike from May 4

Industrial action will not impact hospital labs but may delay non-urgent tests

TotalEnergies extends fuel price cap and announces special offer on diesel in France

Drivers can expect to pay a maximum of €1.99 per litre for petrol and €2.25 per litre for diesel this month

Tens of thousands take to the streets of France for May Day marches

Around 320 demonstrations took place in major towns and cities across the country

Where in France tiger mosquitoes are found and how to deal with them

The mosquitoes become active in spring, and are now in 83 of 96 departments

Commercial aircraft being refuelled on airport apron with hose connected under wing

Thousands fewer flights scheduled for France this year

Aviation bodies warn more reductions are likely

Split image of European Commission anf French notaire sign

Is France considering easing its 2021 inheritance law affecting foreign wills?

More than three years have passed since the European Commission first acknowledged receiving multiple complaints

Bus plunges into Seine after trainee driver reportedly loses control

Divers and firefighters called to the scene as bus drags parked car into river

Ryanair calls on French government to suspend EES

Airline warns families could face hours-long queues this summer

How much can you earn by putting advertising on your car in France?

Two platforms exist to allow drivers to earn revenue advertising on their vehicles

Disability group to sue French state over accessibility failures

Systemic failures in enforcing accessibility laws prompted APF France handicap to take legal action

Uber will soon let users book hotels through the app

New partnership with Expedia part of ambition to become ‘all-in-one’ app

Skier who killed British girl in collision in French Alps convicted of manslaughter

Man crashed into five-year old while skiing on a blue slope in Flaine in 2022

May 1: who do French people give muguet to?

We speak to young people in France about the tradition of giving lily of the valley flowers on Labour Day, and how it can be hierarchical between grandmothers, mothers and daughters

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French animal rights group challenges planned bullfight near Bordeaux

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French officials demand record €20billion be paid back after checks into tax and social security fraud

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Unsettled weather expected in France for the May bank holiday weekend

French dentist found guilty of ‘mutilating’ patients by removing healthy teeth for profit

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Man sent to prison over Linky fraud, a first in France

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Residency cards: French state told to fix renewal issues

Grand Frais to open in France at former GiFi locations– what to expect and where

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Storms leave trail of damage in south-west France

Express train between central Paris and Charles de Gaulle airport to launch in 2027

Video: dramatic mudslides hit villages in northern France

May 8: France to mark 81st anniversary of end of World War Two in Europe

Rent-free tenancy can cause inheritance issues in France

Maire in south-west France orders euthanasia of dog that attacked mother and daughter

Why waiting times to charge electric cars in France are increasing

Brittany Ferries: no fuel surcharge for travellers this summer

French court rules against easyJet after airline refused to board child with expired passport

Why cold calling in France may get worse before it gets better

Rain and flash flooding alerts raised in France

Owner sues vet in western France after misgendered cat dies following sterilisation

Large jellyfish spotted off coast of Brittany

Where are there the most, and least, jellyfish in France?

Nantes airport unveils new automated luggage check-in system

France opens up €1 meals to all university students

White-winged lark seen in southern France

South-east French town introduces new rule to protect dogs in cars

See: Large hailstones swamp south-west France

Video: fleeing horses cause panic on motorway in Brittany

Supermarket coffee, meat and fish recalled over health risks

Fake French police officer scams return – tips to protect yourself

French weekly weather forecast May 4 - 8: rain, storms and yo-yoing temperatures

Ethanol conversion kits: what drivers in France need to know

French wildlife prospers from darker streets – but debate over public safety remains

French scientist Marie Curie among faces being considered for euro banknote redesign

Pet passport rules clarified for Great Britain residents travelling to France and EU

Storm warning: 44 French departments placed on alert

Private medical laboratories to strike from May 4