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Free fraud service for UK homeowners living in France
Owners are encouraged to sign up for a free monitoring service from HM Land Registry to reduce risk
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New civic tests for foreigners in France launch amid criticism
Applicants for some types of residency cards must now take 45-minute test
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Workers in France can take 17-day break using only eight days of leave in 2026
Favourable calendar for public holidays makes extended May break possible, with five guaranteed long weekends throughout year
Experts in race to excavate Roman site
Newly-discovered ruins of a luxurious 5th-century Roman palace in Auch in the Gers have sparked a race against time by archaeologists.
Elaborate mosaics, underfloor heating and private baths were found when the site owner was digging foundations for a house. The dig team must hand back the site in September.
