Our email helpline is now available to our followers free of charge
Getting help from the Franco British Network couldn’t be easier! Our email helpline is now free of charge for both individuals and small businesses currently living or thinking of moving […]
New phone line to help abused animals
If you witness a pet or any other animal being abused, or which has been left in a dangerous situation, you can now report this and get help by calling […]
Last Chance to Vote in the UK Election
If you are a British Citizen living abroad and want to vote in this year’s UK General Election, but haven’t already registered, then here’s what to do – but you […]
Farewell to David Whatson
Dear Reader, On a rather sad note, I wanted to inform you that after nearly 5 years of being a board member and holding various roles including that of Vice-President […]
Latest French Crime Figures – where is the safest place to live?
Newly-released data published in the New Year from the Interior Ministry gives a detailed statistical breakdown of crime figures (burglaries, vehicle thefts, theft and muggings, urban vandalism, homicides, sexual assault) […]
A new grant can help over-70s and disabled people to keep living at home
There is now a new grant for home adaptations that should make it easier for the elderly or disabled in France to remain in their own homes if they so […]
The move to Fibre Optics – when will you be affected ?
Whether you are a holiday home owner or living in France permanently, having a good internet connection is essential for many people. When planning a move to France people often […]
Changes to Pôle Emploi
From the start of 2024, Unemployment offices (previously known as ‘Pôle Emploi’) will gradually be phased out and replaced by the new public unemployment entity (‘France Travail’) in a bid […]
Overseas voting for all British Citizens
Prior to 16th January this year British Citizens living abroad could only register to vote in elections to the UK parliament for up to 15 years after the left the […]
Carolyn Chamberlain
Today we said goodbye to Carolyn Chamberlain. Carolyn was a much loved and long time board member of the FBN, and also the Editor of our newsletter “Keeping in Touch”. […]