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Money & Finance
Sterling/Euro Currency Review October 2013
October saw Sterling reverse gains made against the euro in recent months, edging lower throughout the month, says Ben Scott.
05 Nov 2013
New Rights on Car and House Insurance
New legislation is being introduced making it easier for consumers to change their car and house insurer, which may well lead to a fall in insurance premiums.
08 Oct 2013
Sterling/Euro Currency Review September 2013
As economic data in the UK improved, whilst that from the eurozone remained mixed, Sterling continued to push higher against the euro, says Ben Scott.
08 Oct 2013
Save Money on International Transfers
Increasingly, people are becoming aware that they can save on their international money transfers, says FC Exchange.
11 Sep 2013
Sterling/Euro Currency Review August 2013
Sterling made positive gains against the euro in the month as economic data lead to speculation that the UK is experiencing a mini boom, says Ben Scott.
03 Sep 2013
Sterling/Euro Currency Review July 2013
Sterling declined against the euro throughout July as uncertainty surrounding the Bank of England’s monetary policy weighed heavily, says Ben Scott
02 Aug 2013
Electricity Price Rises Turn Off Consumer Groups
With electricity prices set to rise significantly over the next few years, consumer groups in France are demanding greater transparency.
02 Aug 2013
Tax Free Saving Rates Reduced to Historic Low
Rates in tax free bank savings accounts have been reduced to a historically low of 1.25% from 1st August.
02 Aug 2013
French School Grants for 2013/14
Details of the school grants for 2013/14 have recently been published by the government.
02 Aug 2013
Sterling/Euro Currency Review June 2013
Despite suffering losses against the Euro throughout the second half of May, Sterling experienced an unremarkable start to June with rates treading water.
04 Jul 2013
Currency Exchange Guide for Money in France
We are pleased to announce the publication of our free 'Guide to Currency Exchange for Money in France'.
06 Jun 2013
Sterling/Euro Currency Review May 2013
Sterling traded within a tight range against the euro throughout most of May, before giving back gains seen in April, reaching a low of €1.1629* at the end of the month.
06 Jun 2013
Use of Bank Account on Death of Spouse
What happens to the use of a joint French bank account on the death of one of the spouses?
06 Jun 2013
Sterling/Euro Currency Review April 2013
Sterling rallied against the euro in April, as a triple dip recession was avoided.
02 May 2013
Sterling Euro Currency Review - March 2013
Sterling rallied on the back of the Cyprus bailout, despite a weak start in the month.
04 Apr 2013
Legal Aid in France 2013
A system of legal aid operates in France, in much the same manner as in many other countries, but there are also other options.
05 Mar 2013
Sterling Euro Currency Review - February 2013
Sterling’s difficulties continued throughout February as speculation and rumour of a UK credit rating downgrade were finally validated, writes Ben Scott.
05 Mar 2013
Unemployment Benefits Slammed by French Auditors
The system of unemployment benefits in France is expensive, unequal and inefficient, says the French National Audit Office.
05 Mar 2013
Tax Free Bank Savings Still Make Sense
Rates in tax free bank savings accounts have been reduced recently, but such accounts are still worth holding.
05 Feb 2013
Sterling/Euro Currency Review - January 2013
Sterling endured sustained losses during most of January against the euro, as fears of a triple dip recession gripped the UK economy, writes Ben Scott.
05 Feb 2013
