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Check Vehicle Fuel Prices

With fuel prices rising back up (having fallen dramatically due the Covid and lockdowns) don’t forget to check out the best price for fuel on the government website www.prix-carburants.gouv.fr. Simply type in your area and you will be shown an up-to-date listing of nearby stations and their fuel prices.

POSSIBLE HELP - ENERGY BILLS

Households across Europe face a jump in energy bills this winter thanks to a worldwide surge in wholesale power and gas prices. At the time of print, there is talk in the French press of low income families receiving vouchers this December to help them them deal with the increase.

HEALTH PASS FOR 12-17 YEAR OLDS

From the 30th September, children and teenagers aged between 12 and 17 will need to show their Pass Sanitaire to access restaurants, cinemas, sporting facilities, museums etc. The health pass means proof of being fully vaccinated (paper or app), or a negative PCR test from within the past 72 hours, or proof of recent recovery from Covid. A health pass will not be needed for school. Rules are constantly changing at there is currently talk of areas with lower rates of transmission having some restrictions lifted. Please keep an eye on the news for updates.

BRITISH IN EUROPE CAMPAIGN GROUP

British in Europe (BiE) have been an umbrella campaign group for many associations, all of them fighting for our rights as British Citizens in Europe. Founded in 2017, the group and all associations and organisations involved have worked incredibly hard campaigning for our rights across Europe following the UK’s exit from the EU. Sadly, a lack of funds has left them no choice other than to slowly close down the group. We thank them enormously for their tireless work in helping British residents in the EU over the last 4 years.

PCR TESTS

The 15th of October will see the end of the free ‘comfort’ PCR and anti-gen tests. From this date, if you don’t have a prescription from your doctor, it has been reported you will have to pay 49€ per test (for example, if you want to go to a restaurant, or travel on a flight and are not vaccinated).