What’s going on with the EES border system between the UK and France, how health insurance works, what you must have in your car when you’re on the road in France, and the secret to finding a good cuppa

The rollout of Europe’s EES biometric border system is supposed to be fully implemented, but for travellers heading between France and the UK via Dover, the Eurotunnel or Eurostar the situation is slightly different.

UK-France travel: The latest on EES at Eurostar, Eurotunnel and Dover

Whether you are living in France or just visiting, you will need to make sure that you have health cover to avoid big bills should you fall sick or get injured. Here’s how the health insurance system works.

Health insurance in France: What are the requirements for tourists or residents?