We haven't been back to France since 2019 and wandering what the changes are like with the customs douane when taking the van, what added docs, what food can be taken can't be taken, are they fussier now? and what can we bring back, we would hate to create a diplomatic incident

I've been backwards and forwards a number of times in the intervening and yes, as Colin says, all the fuss over the lorry drivers ham sandwiches has calmed down now. I have noticed that attention is paid to the amount of duty free you bring back now. I always leave my stash in plain sight in the back of the car and when (if) asked state I have my allowance and say what it is. Remeber that allowances are 'per person' as quoted on the link (I suspect Colin was pointing you to..)

https://www.gov.uk/bringing-goods-into-u...n-Great-Britain

Do be aware that people trying to get into vans etc is coming far too frequent, so do be aware of that. The last time I came back I was asked to open the van. I said it had been locked and in my sight throughout the journey. Apparently what can happen is that (if) people get onto the ferry under a lorry or whatever, then transfer to another (presumably more comfortable) location to get into Britain.

£600 return with a cabin each way, Plymouth -Roscoff, which is enough but !!!!!!

Brittany ferries have got silly prices.

Bryn are those day or night crossings?

Hi, We are out at 8pm overnight and back , leaving Roscoff, at 3pm so for us,(30 mins from Plymouth,) it is the easiest route.