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Pet passports set to be restored between the EU and the UK
An agreement set to be announced at the upcoming EU-UK summit could mark the return of pet passports allowing easier travel across the Channel for holidaymakers with dogs, cats and ferrets.
Marmite, tea bags and pork pies: What can you bring into France from the UK?
It's not unusual for Brits to bring a little taste of home when they travel to France, whether it's 'proper' teabags, a jar of Marmite or a ham sandwich for the journey - but some of these treats are banned since Brexit. Here's a look at what you can bring in.
'A lot of arguing to be done': What's at stake in the upcoming EU-UK summit?
Leaders of the EU and the UK will meet for a crucial summit in November with a move towards closer cooperation on the table. But how much will be achieved given the differences and disagreements that exist?
The verdict: Would your life change if the UK rejoined the EU?
The UK Prime Minister’s recent hints at rejoining the EU or its single market have sparked debate across Brussels and Westminster. But to what extent would a closer relationship actually change daily life for Brits in Europe? We asked our readers, and here’s what you had to say.
'Status quo not good enough': UK and EU set new date for key summit
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday that Britain's current relationship with the European Union was "not good enough", as officials confirmed a UK-EU summit will take place on November 20th.
French finance minister warns of 'irrevocable' Brexit impact
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said on Thursday that he would welcome the UK rejoining the European Union, but warned Brexit had "irrevocable" consequences.
'We won't change approach': EU wants actions from UK, rather than words
After a rollercoaster decade since the Brexit vote, the idea of the UK rejoining is still only a distant prospect and the European Union is waiting first to see what London wants next.
Rejoining the EU is among options for future ties, says UK prime minister
Andy Burnham put the idea of Britain rejoining the EU on the table Wednesday, breaking a taboo for a UK prime minister and leading French President Emmanuel Macron to declare in English "Welcome back".
IN NUMBERS: How many Britons have residency permits across Europe?
Of the 920,000 British citizens who had a residence permit in EU countries at the end of 2025 most of them are concentrated in three countries, new data has revealed.
Will EU Commission step in as Brexit Brits face deportation?
In our latest newsletter for Brits in Europe we look at how Sweden has come under fire for ordering elderly Brits to leave the country, a new EU banking law that may impact you and the latest travel news British nationals need to know.
Your key questions answered about the Schengen area's 90-day rule
The EU/Schengen area's '90-day' rule is a complicated one that causes much confusion for travellers - here we answer some of the most common questions from readers of The Local.
Airport bosses warn EU's new border checks triple waiting times for Brits
European airport bosses have warned that new EU border checks are significantly increasing waiting times for British nationals arriving in the bloc, in some cases tripling the average.
EU-based British students to pay international fees in UK from 2028
The end of a Brexit 'grace period' on university fees in 2028 means that British passport holders living in the EU will no longer qualify for home fees and could pay three times as much.
What's on the agenda at the next EU-UK summit and how Brexit caused a 'red tape nightmare'
In our latest newsletter for Brits in Europe we look at what will be up for discussion when top EU and British diplomats next meet and we hear from more readers - and the Spanish press - on the problems caused by Brexit.
What's on the agenda at the next EU-UK summit... if it takes place?
The next EU-UK summit was set to take place in July but has had to be postponed due to political manoeuverings in London. So when will it take place and what's on the agenda?
'Took away my freedom': 10 years on, how Brexit affected Brits in France
Ten years on from the historic vote, readers of The Local explain how Britain’s decision to leave the European Union has affected them on a personal level, from worries over paperwork and money to a loss of a sense of identity and freedom to move around the continent.
Would Europe take the UK back and how did Brexit hit the lives of Brits in Europe?
It's been 10 years since the Brexit referendum precipitated the Uk's acrimonious divorce fro EU. In our latest newsletter for Brits in Europe we look at whether the EU would have Britain back and how it's affected the lives of UK nationals in Europe.
Tell us: 10 years on, how has Brexit affected your life in France?
It's now 10 years since the UK voted to leave the EU, an event that had seismic consequences for many British people - we want to hear how it has affected lives in France.
Would the EU take Britain back?
A decade after the Brexit referendum, the UK is experiencing a form of "divorce regret" with surveys showing most Britons now believe leaving the European Union was a mistake.
France refuses entry to hundreds of Brits
France refused entry to 200 British citizens in 2025, latest EU data shows, with most refused because they either did not have the correct paperwork or had previously over-stayed the 90-day limit.
Brits in France: How to deal with problems renewing the 'Brexit' carte de séjour
Around 45,000 Brits in France will have to renew their post-Brexit carte de séjour this year - but what should you do if you run into problems at the préfecture?
UPDATED: How préfectures around France deal with Brexit card renewals
Roughly 45,000 Brits in France will need to renew their post-Brexit residency cards this year, but exactly how to do this varies depending on where you live. Here's the préfecture-by-préfecture breakdown of the process.
Step-by-step: How to renew the Brexit carte de séjour in France
Roughly 45,000 Brits living in France will this year be facing the task of renewing their post-Brexit carte de séjour - if you are one of those, here's how to go about it.