Practical

Readers share their experiences of switching back to France’s regulated electricity tariffs, as market prices spiral

A majority of people who were polled said they disagree with the idea which was put forward by the prime minister earlier this week

TotalEnergies customers will get money off their spring bills while Engie customers can accumulate bonuses through daily challenges

Energy firms say a few simple actions could save you between 10 and 15%

Less serious cases are to be seen by district nurses or urged to go to their GP - we look at why the emergency service is changing

Joining a sports club is a great way to keep fit and make friends - we look at what is involved

We explain the advantages of using France’s so-called ‘coordinated healthcare pathway’

The funds are to help hosts make sustainable renovations to their rentals. The plan has been dubbed ‘win-win’ by the French government

Writer Nick Inman explains how a daring new colour scheme brought seaside chic to the space

Three readers share their experiences and tips for buying directly from the seller

We also look at a how DPE diagnostic ratings of homes have been criticised as ‘a lottery and a festival of errors and contradictions from one inspector to another’

We look at France’s autorisation de sortie du territoire and how to get one

President Macron’s election pledges for education come into force in the new academic year

Artisans, salespeople, heads of businesses, farmers and micro-entrepreneurs are among those to benefit dependent on their income

Cover can be for everything from civil responsibility to cyber attacks – and now it has all been detailed in a legal manual