French news

Marches and demonstrations throughout the day are set to cause disruption for members of the public

French products including cheese, yoghurts, sparkling wine, cosmetics and accessories could have additional import taxes of up to 100% imposed on them by the United States, it has been suggested.

Easyjet cancels 77 flights to the UK.

Some Britons in France intending to vote by post have received the wrong envelopes for return of ballots, with just over a week to go before the UK’s general election, Connexion has been told.

Around 245 protest marches are planned across France tomorrow in addition to the strike action against pension reform which millions of workers are expected to take tomorrow.

Half of private Paris theatres have announced that they will close tomorrow (December 5), becoming the latest sector to confirm knock-on effects as the impact of the planned mass strike spreads.

Many people believe there is an obligation for a ‘minimum service’ in such services as trains and schools in the case of a strike in France – that is only partly true and tomorrow's general strike day will be difficult for families and commuters.

Charcuterie from French supermarket chains Carrefour, Auchan and Casino has been recalled over fears it may be contaminated with listeria.

Twenty per cent of flights will be cancelled on Thursday in France due to the national strikes over pension reforms.

France is set to become the world’s leading consumer of organic wine by 2021, having doubled its consumption since 2013, a new study suggests.