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Christmas hopes raised for Brits and stranded drivers as French border set to reopen

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Join the Secret Elves to discover the best shopping deals and things to do this ChristmasThe UK’s border with France is set to reopen on Wednesday morning, hopefully ending fears of food shortages in the run up to Christmas.Thousands of lorry drivers were left stranded in Kent after the Eurotunnel and border was closed this weekend.France's transport minister, Jean-Baptiste Djebbari, today tweeted that flights, ferries and Eurostar services will resume on Wednesday morning, December 23.

From midnight tonight, French nationals, British or EU residents who usually stay in France or are making an essential trip, will be able to cross.However, those making the journey will have to provide a negative coronavirus test – within 72 hours of their.

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