Widespread Linky electricity meter checks on way across France Enedis is cracking down on ‘illegal hacks’ that have cost €250m in electricity fraud since 2022
‘Check your water meter’: couple’s €2,700 bill for leak at French home The leaky pipe was buried under the terrace and went undetected for months
How do hospital fees work in France? We look at what is covered by the state and what is left for the patient or healthcare top-up insurance to pay
news Stay up to date: 13 changes and updates for everyday life in France Property taxes, gas bills, medicine fees, airline hand luggage, fibre internet and more
Home and daily life: Changes to expect in France for 2024 Noticeable changes include a rise in energy prices and more places where smoking will be banned
Large-scale Linky meter fraud discovered in France Illegal tampering of boxes allowed customers to save up to 75% in electricity bills
Six tips for comparing energy suppliers in France to lower bills Looking at offers from competing suppliers - away from the regulated EDF and Engie tariffs - could save money over the course of your contract
Fuel allowance, fines, GPs: 15 changes in France you may have missed We look at recent updates - and some that are coming in soon
Your smartphone can cut energy bills by 25%, says French tech expert Most homeowners already have the technology on their phones to manage heating and household appliances but do not use it
How long do I need to keep old French documents? It is advisable to keep certain documents for minimum periods in case of queries or complications
Act now if you want copies of regulated tariff French gas bills After September 30 these bills will no longer be available to download
Customers fight adjusted electricity bills in France of up to €10,000 The revised bills left clients in shock after learning their energy company had increased prices by up to 400%
Electricity bills to rise in France as price rise protection reduced They are expected to increase by around €150 per year on average for households on regulated tariffs
Diesel drivers in France can face €1,000 bills if AdBlue system fails A consumer group has flagged up problems with a system intended to clean up exhaust fumes Gas customers in France on old regulated tariff to get ‘bridge’ offer Reminder: You have until March 31 to spend last year’s energy vouchers Water bills in France set to rise between 6% and 12%
How much will French gas bills increase from January 2023? The government has maintained a cap on regulated gas tariffs but has allowed them to rise Energy costs: France’s mayors warn of risk to public services Rising energy bills: France to keep price cap in 2023 French energy bill cap will not cause 2023 price rise, says minister Cost of living: French service promises to find big savings on bills Banking, electricity and phone payments at your local tabac in France
Can I get France’s €100 ‘inflation bonus’ as a part-time worker? The government started to distribute one-off payments of €100 in December to help cover the cost of soaring fuel and other everyday costs
Household bills soar by €64 a month in a year, new French study shows Rising fuel costs are causing household bills to rise while purchasing power is also expected to drop next year with the impact varying depending on lifestyle and location
Cut energy and water bills by €200 with website tips in France Householders can save around €200 a year, a government environment agency claims, by implementing the simple ways to reduce energy and water use on its website
Why the price of beer may rise in France in the coming weeks Breweries have warned that the growing cost of raw materials, energy and packaging might have a knock on effect on the consumer if retailers do not take steps to protect them
French households may be sent 'energy cheques' to combat rising prices Six million lower-income households may become eligible for energy cheques to offset increasing gas and electricity costs