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French economy grew 7% in 2021: fastest rate in 52 years

The finance minister described it as a ‘spectacular rebound’ after the economy shrank by 8% in 2020. France’s economic growth overtook UK’s in second half of year

UK ‘loses GDP rank as pound drops’

The plunging value of the pound has technically now seen France overtake Britain as the world’s fifth largest economy.

France's ‘happiness GDP’ is rising faster than its economic counterpart

Like many of life’s other little essentials, such as wine or cheese, France takes happiness seriously. Generations of French philosophers have pondered over it and, now, a Paris think-tank is devoted to it. Oliver Rowland spoke to its chief happiness officer, Amélie Motte

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Gdp

French economy grew 7% in 2021: fastest rate in 52 years

UK ‘loses GDP rank as pound drops’

France's ‘happiness GDP’ is rising faster than its economic counterpart

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‘Contribution citoyenne’: What is this new residents' charge proposed by French mayors?

Letters: EU's new entry rules will drive UK tourists away from France

Website shares list of cars acting as speed cameras in France

How much does a house cost in ‘the healthiest department’ in France?

Man fatally shot while taking part in hunt in Dordogne

What the new red lines on these French motorways mean

France's sealed scientific secrets are unlocked 100 years after submission