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Why driving in France can cost more than in the UK
A reader writes about his driving experiences in both UK and France
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Centre-right's candidate is a poor copy of French far-right leader
Columnist Simon Heffer is not impressed by Bruno Retailleau - the candidate of Les Républicains for next year’s presidential election
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France's concrete road barriers are safer than metal ones
Concrete barriers are thought to be more durable in the event of an impact
Benefit claim
The article concerning child benefit in France compared to the UK (April’s Connexion) is completely misleading!
In France, you get no child benefit for your first child, then for your second you get just €130 a month – this is considerably less than you would receive in the UK – £34.40 a week which equates to £149 or €171 a calendar month at €1.15 to the €. Admittedly for subsequent children you get €196 extra.
Tom Baker, Lot-et-Garonne
