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Money & Finance
Councils to get Discretion on 80km/h Speed Limit
With departmental councils to be given discretion to lift the 80km/h speed limit, the road map of France is set to become a more confusing one.
06 Jun 2019
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review May 2019
The Pound to Euro exchange rate followed a downward trend during May, as Brexit and UK political uncertainty dominated sentiment, writes Ben Scott of Global Reach.
06 Jun 2019
Widows Pension in France 2019
The surviving spouse of a former business owner in France normally has an entitlement to a widow’s pension, albeit a modest one.
06 Jun 2019
French Bank Charges for Overdrafts and Transactions
Banks in France are free to set their own charges, but there are some controls on how far they can go.
07 May 2019
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review April 2019
The Pound started and closed April at similar levels against the Euro, but there were some sharp movements in-between, writes Ben Scott of Global Reach.
07 May 2019
Workers' Residence Rights in France and Social Benefits
A recent court case in France considered the relationship between the right of residence of workers from the EEA and their right to social benefits.
07 May 2019
Garage Workshop Prices in France
Dealership workshop labour rates on French badged cars may well be lower than other brands, but in both cases it is considerably cheaper to use an independent garage.
09 Apr 2019
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review March 2019
The Pound to Euro exchange rate trended largely sideways in March, as the clock counted down to Brexit day, writes Ben Scott of Global Reach.
09 Apr 2019
Medical Illness and Mortgage Finance in France
A procedure exists in France to enable those with a serious medical problem to obtain a mortgage.
07 Mar 2019
UK/France Driving Licence Exchanges Suspended
The French driving licence authority are unable to process the exchange of driving licences for UK nationals until the outcome of Brexit is known.
07 Mar 2019
EDF Employee Benefits 'Excessive'
The French national auditor has pointed to the "disproportionate and costly" employment advantages of EDF employees.
07 Mar 2019
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review Feb 2019
While the first half of February saw the Pound to Euro exchange rate trend largely sideways, the second half saw Sterling climb against the common currency to reside near two-year highs, writes Ben Scott of Global Reach.
07 Mar 2019
Second-Hand Vehicle History Checks in France
The government have introduced free on-line vehicle history checks for buyers, albeit with some limitations.
07 Feb 2019
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review Jan 2019
The Pound to Euro exchange rate began 2019 at €1.11, before recovering to 20-month highs above the key €1.15 resistance barrier, writes Ben Scott of Global Reach.
07 Feb 2019
Livret A Interest Formula Change
Tax free bank savings accounts in France have been hit by changes in the government controlled interest rate formula.
07 Feb 2019
Access to UK Television in France
Obtaining access to UK television in France is not difficult for most households, although, strictly speaking, it remains illegal to do so.
08 Jan 2019
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review Dec 2018
Sterling began the month at levels of €1.12 versus the Euro (GBP/EUR), but it sank to €.10 last month, writes Ben Scott of Global Reach.
08 Jan 2019
End of Geo-Blocking for On-Line Shopping
A new EU regulation prohibits geo-blocking of on-line sales across Europe, a change that will also apply after Brexit.
08 Jan 2019
Death Procedures in France
A guide to death procedures in France, prepared in association with the volunteer group Bereavement Support Network.
08 Jan 2019
Use of Wood Burning Stoves in France
The use of a wood-burning stove is a comparatively cheap and efficient form of heating in France, provided you choose your burner and your wood with care.*
03 Jan 2019
