Practical

Almost nine million households were eligible to receive a transfer of money from the tax service today, linked to tax credits and reductions.

It is traditional to give thank you gifts to firefighters, postal workers, refuse collectors and cleaners at this time of year - but how much is reasonable? And, what happens to the money you give?

You can review your financial planning any time to ensure it is on the right path, but the New Year is the perfect prompt to do so.

A free mobile phone app that finds nearby first-aiders and defibrillators is helping to save the lives of people having heart attacks

What will change in 2020, health-wise

More people from all walks of life are incorporating meditation into their daily routines. 

It contains everything you would find in an ordinary home - but it is not much bigger than a Wendy house

If you dream of living in a chateau and have a few million to spend, now could be the time.

The garantie décennale under which building work is insured for 10 years does not cover floor tiles, France’s top appeal court has ruled. 

A property owner must demolish and rebuild a badly-built wall that is at risk of falling on a neighbouring house. 

Children with learning difficulties can have a bright future in France – if you’re determined

Samantha David tours the country to find some excellent attractions to entertain youngsters

Are ESF ski instructors state workers or, if not, are they officially regulated? J.A.

From this month social security payments and health and retirement cover for the self-employed will cease to be covered by the Régime Social des Indépendants (RSI) and, instead, will transfer to the general social security organisations.