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Which items are included in the French electronic goods repair scheme?

It is not only for handheld electrical devices such as phones

New energy cheque in France: you may need to apply this year

An estimated one million eligible households will not receive the cheque automatically for ‘technical reasons’

10 key measures adopted in France’s new healthcare budget

The Assemblée nationale has adopted the new bill for 2024 which will bring a raft of changes designed to both save billions in spending and address medicine shortages

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Heatwaves: France’s housing minister backs grants to help cool homes

The new minister is ‘in favour’ of extending financial aid for projects to cool properties down, taking the lead from France’s overseas territories

France wants to make €100-a-month electric cars a reality

The first vehicles could be available as early as next year amid a drive to make it easier for low-income drivers to go electric

France doubles cash bonus for repairing appliances. How can I benefit?

The scheme offers a maximum of €90 to stop electrical appliances from needlessly being thrown away

Millions of drivers in France yet to claim their €100 fuel aid

Payments are now being made

How do I make use of my French chèque énergie voucher?

There are several ways in which these energy vouchers can be used to pay your bills

French eco-renovation grants increase as price of materials rises

Funding available through the MaPrimeRénov’ scheme will rise from €15,000 to €25,000 but homeowners carrying out works will need to keep a more detailed record

France’s €100 worker fuel support payment: How and when do I apply?

Ten million people are reported eligible for this one-off state aid which replaces the universal fuel discounts in place at petrol stations for most of last year

New grant launches to repair home goods in France: how much for what?

The amount available under the new government scheme varies depending on device. Coffee machines, washing machines and tumble dryers are included

Electricity, gas, wood, oil: do you qualify for heating aid in France?

We recap the different state support schemes on offer to help with rising energy bills

Fuel aid France: Around 10 million workers to get extra €100

Recipients will need to register, must not fall within the top tax bands and ‘swear on their honour’ that they use their vehicle for work

14 changes for residents and property owners in France December 2022

Key dates include an end to fuel rebates and the 4% electricity cap, aid for wood-fired homes and gadget repairs, Christmas bonuses and more

French fuel discount to reduce, more about replacement aid revealed

The government’s 30-cent-per-litre discount is to drop to 10 cents per litre. We look at how to check prices at your local petrol station

Increased aid announced for electric car purchases in France

President Macron said the extra help would be for the half of households on lower incomes. He also wants a price cap placed on electric charging stations

Thinking of buying an electric car in France? Now may be a good time

In 2023, the government plans to reduce one of the grants aimed at making electric vehicles more affordable, but also to introduce new access schemes

France confirms €250million investment in push bikes by 2023

The funds are part of an ongoing plan to invest in bike lanes, infrastructure maintenance, and courses to teach primary school children to ride a bike

Inflation: What do I do if I have not yet got France’s rentrée bonus?

Nearly 11 million people in France who receive benefits are eligible for an exceptional back-to-work payment to help tackle the rising cost of living

Extra €100-€200 state aid planned for French homes using heating oil

An energy cheque is also expected for 12 million households by the end of the year

Inflation aid, energy cheque: who is due these extra French benefits?

A one-off €100 plus payment aimed at helping almost 11 million households cope with inflation is being sent out today

What’s coming up the week of September 12 in France?

We look at a new hot spell (and forecast storms), special events to celebrate the country’s rich history, an exceptional anti-inflation payment and more

Do I need to do anything if eligible for French TV licence refund?

Six million people now qualify for a refund of their redevance télé, which was abolished earlier this year. We explain how it works

French fuel discounts: long queues form at Total petrol stations

Competitors have seen demand drop significantly and are calling for government action as people opt for the 20-cent-per-litre discount offered by Total

Energy bills in France ‘would double in 2023 without state protection’

The finance minister says bills will rise but will be contained and ‘reasonable’

How the French government fuel discount will change from September 1

Rebates per litre of fuel are set to increase from 18 to 30 cents from next month, in a final increase before the expected drop in November

11 million people in France to get extra cash aid: are you eligible?

The prime de rentrée exceptionnelle will be paid to eligible people in September to help improve their spending power

French energy firm offers discount to homes receiving energy cheque

The average discount will be around €100 per customer, Engie said, in a move that is set to cost it €90million

Why are British pensioners in France not eligible for £300 energy aid?

The one-off payment is not being given to retirees who do not receive the winter fuel allowance. France is deemed too hot for this as the UK includes France’s overseas areas in the calculations

Should France’s fuel discount show up on my receipt?

We look at how the 18-cent-per-litre reduction is applied for drivers

Who will qualify for France’s new fuel aid for low-income drivers?

Up to 11 million households will be eligible for the scheme, which will also focus on ‘heavy drivers’ who need their vehicle for work

Fuel discount: France to phase out and replace with aid for workers

People on lower incomes who drive a lot for work will be able to apply new state support when it comes into effect in October

€6,000 grant to help buy an electric car in France extended all year

It was originally set to end on July 1

France may extend 18-cent-a-litre fuel discount until end of 2022

The government will continue the discount ‘if economic conditions make it necessary’, the finance minister has said

France extends energy price cap measure to the end of 2022

The bouclier tarifaire means that gas prices are frozen and electricity prices are capped at a 4% increase

Spending power in France: general inflation aid to replace food cheque

The much-promised cheque had been intended to help lower-income households buy better quality food, but will now be paid as a bank transfer for any purpose

French grants covered 30% costs to replace my old oil-fired boiler

A French resident describes how she got €5,300 worth of subsidies to upgrade her home’s heating system

France’s electric car for €100/month scheme: who is eligible?

The leasing scheme is designed to help lower-income households

France’s pension top-up aid unclaimed by 50% of people, study shows

The benefit is aimed at people aged 65 and over with low incomes. We look at the rules of eligibility

France plans to bring in new measures to help people’s spending power

Food cheques and more energy bill aid are among the proposals outlined today

France promises ‘more targeted’ aid to help with rising fuel costs

A new system based on income, vehicle type and distance driven is being planned for summer. It would replace the current 18 centimes rebate, say ministers

France to offer €30,000 loans to help buy hybrid or electric vehicles

The zero-interest loan will be available to people who live and work in certain low-emission zones from next January

What is Macron’s ‘food cheque’ plan to boost healthier local produce?

Food cheques are set to be introduced after the election if the incumbent president wins

Are there any financial aids for buying an electric bike in France?

The French government wishes to encourage people to cycle more through a series of different measures

I have not received France’s €100 inflation bonus: what can I do?

Inflation compensation payments began to be rolled out to their 38 million recipients in December, but some people are still yet to get theirs

Money changes for household budgets in France starting this April

From benefit boosts to fuel discounts and an increase in eco-friendly renovation aids and healthcare costs, we summarise financial changes coming in this month

Recap: how to benefit from France’s 18 cent-per-litre fuel discount

Drivers in France will see the discount automatically deducted from the price of all road fuels from today (April 1)

Fuel prices: eight questions on 18c refund starting in France in April

How will petrol stations show the new price, how long it will last, and will it apply to all petrol stations? We answer key questions on the coming reduction in fuel prices

French fuel prices on the rise again, topping €2 per litre

This comes as the country waits for the government’s 18 cent-per-litre discount to come in on April 1

Am I eligible for France’s chèque énergie 2022?

Payments aimed at helping households cope with their energy bills will begin to made at the end of March

Not all petrol stations in France will offer 15c discount on April 1

Pumps must be emptied of fuel at the old price before they can be refilled with fuel at the new price, it has emerged, meaning that some prices will not switch overnight

Website to claim France’s inflation bonus to open next week

An estimated 1.3 million people have yet to claim their €100 payment, and this new website is set to help

France launches new online platform for reporting internet scams

THESEE enables people to alert the authorities to crimes including romance scams, blackmail and ransomware without having to go to a police station

Boilers, walls, widows: Five updates for property owners in France

More money is made available to convert gas boilers, a dispute about a garden wall is settled and a court rules on the controversial eviction of a deceased man’s wife

Fuel prices in France: TotalEnergies to offer an extra 10 centimes off

The government has already announced it will take 15 cents off the price of each litre of most fuels from April 1, and called for suppliers to offer similar measures

French fuel prices to be reduced by 15 euro cents per litre in April

The measure, announced by the government over the weekend, will apply to almost all fuels and will last for four months

New website to help 1.3m who have not yet had French inflation bonus

Many have not yet had their €100 payment because of a lack of bank details

France to take further action over record fuel prices

‘We will extend the cap on gas tariffs until the end of the year,’ Ecological Transition minister Barbara Pompili also announced today

What do I do if not received France’s €100 ‘inflation bonus’ payment?

The sum is being distributed to its 38 million recipients in phases but the process should be concluded this month

France begins €30m clean-up of 55 old coastal rubbish dumps

‘At the time, they thought that throwing something over the cliff was making waste disappear,’ one environmental activist said. Le Havre is first to benefit

RSA: What is France’s back-to-work social benefit and who is eligible?

Around a third of people eligible for the aid do not claim it (2018 figures). Low-income pensioners can apply but a different benefit will give them more

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

France scam alert: Watch out for fake emails about inflation bonus

The CAF is warning of a scam email that appears to be genuine, asking people to fill in a form to receive extra inflation bonus money. We explain what to do if you receive it

Emails from French DGFiP about €100 inflation bonus – are they scams?

Several readers have asked whether emails detailing a bonus payment due to them from the tax services are genuine. Here we explain what to look for to check

€100 French inflation bonus: Foreign pension income not applicable

Residents who live off rents and investments will also not receive the means-tested bonus, the government has clarified

UK state pensioners can now get France’s €100 inflation bonus

The payment will be made in a week’s time and will also be made to people with other foreign pensions that are taxable in France

Housing, disability, family: the French state aids people do not know

€10billion in allocations goes unclaimed every year, a new report claims

Renovation aid, septic tank court case: Five French property updates

Our weekly roundup of French real estate and property news, including issues with the MaPrimeRénov’ grant

Hotels, restaurants, cafes: France offers new aid for Covid losses

Catering companies and event management companies and travel agents are also among those eligible for the support

French inflation bonus: €100 sum sent to more people this week

Now that payments to private sector employees, self-employed workers and bursary students are complete, the CAF will begin distributing to eligible people

Ikea, Pfizer, pet care: France confirms €4bn in new foreign investment

The projects are set to create 10,000 jobs and many will be located around smaller, often rural, communes

French property news: Our January 2022 round-up

From hemp-covered houses to affordable housing schemes and a green renovation grant…Our pick of recent news and updates for property owners and tenants

2022 changes for drivers in France: Higher taxes and speed limiters

Aid up to €6,000 to buy an electric car is also extended, CritAir rules tighten for some cities and more privatised radar cars take to the roads

Seven changes and updates for residents in France in December 2021

From expiring health passes for the over 65s to Christmas bonus cheques, a freeze on rising energy costs, and dates for your 2022 diary, we explore what is new this month

It can pay (a lot) to have twins in France

Expecting twins can be daunting - but in France it is also considered to be like ‘winning the jackpot’’ as state help and advantages are numerous.