Practical

Payments are starting to be made from today January 27

The tax-at-source system was introduced in France in 2019 and is part of a hybrid set up alongside some older tax systems 

Partner article: Robert Kent of Kentingtons explains why there is more chance of backing a winner with diverse portfolio

The RTE network says pressure on the grid is lowering but asks that people remain careful as temperatures drop

With your carte Vitale you can be reimbursed up to 100% depending on the efficacy of the medicine

Early-retirees who move to France can join its health system but some have to pay for it

We look at how the carte Vitale and prescriptions will go digital, the changing role of nurses and pharmacists and more

A good energy-efficiency rating has become a sought-after factor, linked to high electricity prices

A new declaration, to be completed by summer 2023, is required of everyone, including second homeowners, owning houses or flats in France

The current climate is giving more room for manoeuvre

The use of Google satellite images to spot undeclared pools is just one way in which IT is being used

You do not need an in-depth knowledge of the French system to play an active role. We speak to foreign parents who put themselves forward

The collection craze of the iconic ‘four colour’ pen limited editions leads to theft and trading, say teachers

We explain what a typical lump sum payout might amount to, as well as what happens in the case of salaried people and civil servants, and how to claim

We also look at how the self-employed will receive more support and how unemployment benefits are changing