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Sign the petition to save Brittany Ferries

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Cancer Support France to help British after Brexit

Cancer Support France will be available to help British people in France deal with the administrative fallout after Brexit. Read the full article in The Connexion here. Read more →

France/UK travel - quarantine regulations

From the British Embassy in Paris COVID-19: QUARANTINE: TRAVELLING FROM FRANCE TO THE UK FORM 15 AUGUST UK Government decided last night to remove France and Monaco from its list of travel corridors for the UK following data showing a significant increase in COVID-19 risk in France. Data from France shows that over the past week (7th -13th August) there has been a 66% increase in newly reported cases and a 52% increase in weekly incidence rate per 100,000 population, indicating a sharp rise in COVID-19. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is therefore now advising against all non-essential travel... Read more →

Some thoughts on Covid-19

1. So let me get this straight, there’s no cure for a virus that can be killed by sanitizer and hand soap? 2. Is it too early to put up the Christmas tree yet? I have run out of things to do. 3. When this virus thing is over with, I still want some of you to stay away from me. 4. If these last months have taught us anything, it’s that stupidity travels faster than any virus on the planet, particularly among politicians and bureaucrats. 5. Just wait a second – so what you're telling me is that my... Read more →

from Monday 27 July - compulsory mask wearing in public places

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Compulsory mask wearing in public places in France from Monday 20th July - change of date

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Brexit and Britons in France

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Covid 19 - rules for wearing face masks and more

Extract from The Local What rules and guidelines remain in place in France? France still has some restrictions and advice in place the public are urged to follow: 1.Masks Masks are compulsory on all forms of public transport (including taxis) and in many shops and public buildings. They will remain compulsory on transport until November. The government gave business owners the discretion on whether to require a mask or not, so if you see a sign in a shop or office telling you to wear a mask this is not simply a request. Masks are not compulsory in public spaces... Read more →

Travel to the UK with Pets after January 1 2021

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Driving rule changes in France 2020

Update from The Connexion 10 7 2020. Read more →