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Key points to take away from the local elections in France
France is splitting in a similar way to the United States and the UK
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Find out who has been elected as mayor in your French commune
Majority of rural candidates ran without official party support
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Book flights now or face price rises if Middle East conflict continues, says easyJet boss
Price increases to start ‘in three weeks’ unless situation calms
Buses are now all free in Calais
Calais is the latest city to make buses free, coming after Dunkirk, Niort, Aubagne and around 30 other French towns.
Users will still have to get a ticket – at no charge – before boarding to help the authorities measure passenger numbers. People who have already bought tickets or have an annual card will be reimbursed.
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