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Liv Rowland

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Who can I complain to over French Brexit card renewal issues?

Authorities asked for cards to be renewed two months before expiry date

July 07, 2026

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Brexit campaign group closes down 10 years after formation

Brexpats – Hear Our Voice was created the day after the referendum

July 07, 2026

What are penalties for overstaying 90-day allowance in France?

People who overstay their authorised time in the Schengen area risk penalties.

July 03, 2026

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What are different heat pump types and what is best for my French home?

Two main pumps exist, with different costs and benefits

July 01, 2026

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Who in France must switch to electronic billing and when?

Reform aims to reduce VAT fraud

July 01, 2026

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What costs are not covered by inpatient mutuelle?

Costs for other appointments and medical needs can quickly add up

July 01, 2026

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How can I find accredited gas expert to run checks in France?

Technicians can be certified as both installation and maintenance experts

July 01, 2026

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How can I get a suitable photograph in France for my carte de séjour renewal?

Licenced photographers can take shots for official French documents

July 01, 2026

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How usufruit works in France: inheritance, property and tax benefits explained

The concept can protect a spouse and reduce inheritance tax

June 29, 2026

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UK vets defend pet health certificate cost for travel to France

Animal Health Certificate fees justified says UK vet body

June 29, 2026

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New Asterix book marks 50 years of celebrated film

The animated classic holds a special place in France’s enduring love for Asterix

June 27, 2026

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Relief for Britons following French inheritance clarification

But heirship rule expected to still apply to many US-law wills

June 27, 2026

Dover’s biometric EES kiosks likely to stay shut over summer for UK-France trips

Airports also facing issues and say it is critical they are solved by September at the latest

June 26, 2026

Campaigners demand ‘fair deal’ for UK voters in France

Improved postal voting rules included new bill

June 26, 2026

How to persuade my mairie to act over dog mess in France?

Several French communes have started to take tough stance against this

June 25, 2026

Who determines if I need to live in a care home in France?

Autonomy needs are an important part of the assessment process

June 25, 2026

French taxe fonciere property tax

I am 75 now - do I still need to pay property tax in France?

Exemptions depend on income and household situation

June 25, 2026

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Have rules changed on bringing pets from UK to France?

Pet travel in the UK to France direction has become more complicated since Brexit

June 25, 2026

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UK inheritance tax changes: questions raised over impacts for Britons in France

Full implications are still being assessed by legal experts

June 24, 2026

Q&A: What France's inheritance clarification means for foreign-law wills

We look at who is now exempt from 2021 forced-heirship rule and the situation for second-home owners and dual nationals

June 23, 2026

Brexit 10 years on: campaigners say 'we'll go on until everyone has their cards'

On anniversary of referendum advocacy group pledges to continue work

June 23, 2026

French inheritance: what is known about US-law wills and exemption from heirs' levy?

Latest clarifications by government referred explicitly to English law being exempt

June 23, 2026

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What are French PARAFE gates and how do they relate to EES and ETIAS?

Many nationalities can make use of these to speed up their journeys

June 20, 2026

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What punishments are French teachers allowed to hand out?

Some offences are recorded on a student’s academic record

June 19, 2026

Mortgage income law change proposed in France

Repayments cannot usually exceed 35% of income at present

June 19, 2026

Man holding a blue French passport beside a small shaggy dog indoors.

‘Last straw’: UK dog owner to sell French home over new pet passport rules

Reader says the extra cost of a UK Animal Health Certificate (AHC) for every trip is too much

June 18, 2026

Border checks at Charles de Gaulle airport

Passport not stamped upon leaving France and no biometrics taken: should I be worried?

Entry/Exit System digital border scheme requiring this was fully rolled out on April 10

June 17, 2026

Couple face France residency issue over marriage documents

Pair must find ‘transcription’ of South African documents

June 13, 2026

UK state pension halted in France over life certificate

Lot resident had to chase £10,000 after life certificate confusion

June 12, 2026

Confirmed: English-law wills exempt from France’s forced heirship rule

France gives news in a letter to EU - an English version is available

June 09, 2026

10 years on: Barnier talks Trump, Johnson, the Queen and what to learn from Brexit

Former negotiator says "we must not revert to 'every man for himself' like the British"

June 08, 2026

Why the far-right is now a major contender in France's 2027 elections

Movement now has realistic path to power, analysts say

June 08, 2026

More options now available for home equity release in France

Prêt viager hypothécaire being offered more widely as well as other similar schemes

June 06, 2026

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French residency cards: Rights group welcomes deadline to fix renewals process

The government has been given six months to remedy problems with the Anef website and other ongoing issues

June 06, 2026

Can right-hand drive cars be sold in France legally?

French roads are designed with left-hand driving as standard

June 01, 2026

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France 2021 inheritance law: Why wills choosing Scots law may be exempt from forced heirship

The same may also apply to wills electing law from one US state

May 30, 2026