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PASSPORT FEE INCREASE
It’s reported that the UK government are to increase overseas passport application fees from the 2nd of February. The price is due to rise from £86 to £96, plus the courier fee of £19.86 (price unchanged) for adults. Children’s will rise from £56 to £61. The UK government says the increase will help reduce the reliance on taxpayer money to fund and improve the service. As well as contributing to the cost of processing applications, the fees will support consular services overseas, like replacing lost or stolen passports, and the processing of British citizens at UK borders. The increases will apply to both new passport applications and renewals.
New Low-cost Supermarket
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A new low-cost supermarket will soon be opening in France, starting with 9 stores initially, including one in Saint-Maur, Châteauroux, with a target to open over 300 stores by 2027. The Toujust brand is working directly with farmers and producers and aims to cut out as many middlemen as possible. Their aim is to sell items up to 10% cheaper than competitors, with 80% of the products in store being food (of which 70% will be from France).
Last Day Of The Winter Sales
The winter sales are finishing on Thursday 7 February. Sales are strictly controlled in France, with the next one starting in June through to July.
