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Many small firms and self-employed in France soon obliged to issue digital invoices

One small business group has called for more support for the extra costs

Save money on electricity bills with simple Linky smart meter check

Checking that your meter matches your electricity consumption can help you save

Why the cost of water is rising for homes across France

Factors including inflation and increased anti-pollution measures have been blamed

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Why are gas tariffs so high in France and will this last?

One householder has reported an annual gas bill rise of €650

Today is an EDF ‘red day’ in France: what does it change and when are next ones?

Hundreds of thousands of households could see their electricity costs soar

Price rise for gas boilers on way in France

Tax rate change is expected to cost affected households an average of €250

When are EDF’s ‘red days’ which see prices rise for Tempo contract users?

How to know when a red, blue, or white electricity day will fall and what this means

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

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

Act now if you want copies of regulated tariff French gas bills

After September 30 these bills will no longer be available to download

Water bills in France set to rise between 6% and 12%

Rising electricity costs at treatment plants are not currently covered by government’s energy cap

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

Several associations of elected officials have written to the prime minister demanding emergency measures to help pay soaring bills

Rising energy bills: France to keep price cap in 2023

The measure has already stopped prices from increasing by 40% and has kept inflation lower in France than in many other countries – but it has cost the state €24billion

French energy bill cap will not cause 2023 price rise, says minister

It had been reported that household bills would rise by up to 8% to help repay suppliers for the money lost while maintaining the freeze

Cost of living: French service promises to find big savings on bills

If shopping around for the best deal on utilities, insurance or internet is not your idea of fun, this ‘concierge’ service could do it for you

Banking, electricity and phone payments at your local tabac in France

Due to falling tobacco sales some 'tabacs' will further diversify their services from July at no extra cost to the customer

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

Bills

Many small firms and self-employed in France soon obliged to issue digital invoices

Save money on electricity bills with simple Linky smart meter check

Why the cost of water is rising for homes across France

Why are gas tariffs so high in France and will this last?

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