Drought map: See what water restrictions apply in your departmentWe give a breakdown of the departments under drought warnings, alerts and crisis-level alerts
Petrol and diesel prices rising again in France after sustained fallOctober is – so far – the last month in which customers can benefit from both government and TotalEnergies discounts at 30 and 20 cents per litre
France to offer aid to people in France housing Ukrainian refugeesPrime Minister Élisabeth Borne said she ‘paid tribute’ to everyone involved and that aid would begin from late November
British pound crash: France’s pension top-up benefit may helpWe look at a government aid that British pensioners in France could be eligible for after the British pound’s value against the euro plummeted at the end of September
French private speed camera cars caught over 500,000 drivers in 2021Some 96% of all the speeding checks carried out by these vehicles took place on roads with 80km/h or 90km/h speed limits
French TV news gives weather report-style electricity usage updatesFrance is planning a series of energy-saving measures to cope with possible electricity shortages this winter but has not ruled out the potential of power cuts
Energy costs: French mayor buys pupils fleeces as heating drops to 19CA school in Normandy has taken an unusual approach to combat rising energy prices as the government advises everyone to lower their heating to 19C
Coronavirus: Daily updates on the situation in FranceHow many recorded new cases are there? Who in France can access a fourth vaccine dose? How is the vaccination campaign progressing? We explain
Covid-19: Rules for travel to and from FranceWe look at the rules for travellers between France and the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, EU countries and more
Descendants of Frenchmen forced to fight for Germany seek recognitionIt is 80 years since a Nazi decree forced 130,000 men from Alsace-Moselle to join the German army during WW2
RECAP: France’s booster campaign with ‘new’ Covid vaccines launchesFrom today people in eligible categories are being encouraged to obtain an extra booster with vaccines specially adapted to the main Omicron sub-variants
Chinese vase valued at €2,000 sells for €9m at French auctionThe vase is of the Chinese ‘Tianqiuping’ style, and was inherited by a woman from her late mother — but experts have said the story is ‘crazy’
French woman who posed as fake GP now found posing as fake teacherSamantha Avril is now under psychiatric care and criminal investigation after she was discovered to be working as a teacher, and had worked as a GP, without any qualifications
Tax, no drinking, clocks: Dates in October to note in FranceFrom a new Covid booster campaign to Sober October, tax deadlines, and daylight savings for winter, we list some dates to note in France over the coming month
Queen's influence has led to rise in corgis in France say breedersThe recent death of Queen Elizabeth II has contributed further to the small dogs’ popularity, which has been growing since her 2012 Jubilee
UK’s economic situation ‘worrying’, says French finance ministerHis comments come after a week in which the pound crashed to its lowest level against the euro in around two years
Energy costs: France’s mayors warn of risk to public servicesSeveral associations of elected officials have written to the prime minister demanding emergency measures to help pay soaring bills
Brexit: London centre shuts after 58 years helping French find jobsPost-Brexit rules mean young French people can no longer just come over to find work and improve English language skills
Inflation in France slowing but fresh food prices still up 11% in yearProvisional figures show that the annual inflation rate is lower this month than in August. Food prices are still high with sunflower oil up 137% year-on-year
Dover queue warning, flight prices rise: 7 France travel updates Fears continue over impact of EU’s incoming Entry/Exit System, change to France-US air routes, Paris transport criticised and more
8 changes for residents and second-home owners in France October 2022A new Covid vaccination campaign, a relaxed approach to safety checks for motorbikes, new motorway breakdown rates and more
70 French departments still have top level drought alert despite rainBrittany is particularly affected with an environmental organisation warning that ‘the worst is still to come’. Some areas face drinking water shortages
