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Why are some UK and US magazines now facing a €2 charge in France?

Magazines such as Private Eye likely to be affected

A view of the front of a branch of Crédit Agricole

French bank fees rise almost 3% after moderate year in 2023

Fees and charges have risen more steeply than last year, a new study finds, with lower level financial customers worse hit than the most well off

Bid to make public toilets free in France

The change is particularly targeted at train stations which charge for access

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Senators vote in favour of no-show fees for GP appointments in France

Around 27 million appointments are estimated to be missed by patients each year

Warning as ‘black computer screen’ scam targets people in France

The threat comes from a network of up to 300 cybercriminals based in Israel

What is France’s ‘franchise médicale’ fee and why might it go up soon?

The charge could double in price, the French government has suggested

Health chief opens door to second new rise in doctor fees in France

The cost of seeing your GP will go up to €26.50 this autumn but now this is being referred to as only ‘stage one.’ Unions want it to be at least €30

France’s sky-high estate agent fees: What reform is being proposed?

A new report has recommended the government intervene to lower the average estate agent fee of 5.78% to the European average of around 4%

False energy audit, shrinking Paris flats and priciest French streets

Our weekly round-up of property news in France

How could ‘no-show’ fees for GP appointments work in France?

A senator has put forward the idea as a way to cut back on the 27 million appointments which are missed each year and thus help ease strain on doctors

Is there a fee for changing energy contracts in France?

A customer may want to change to a different tariff or supplier if they find an option that is cheaper than their current contract

Holiday let owners in France take action over €200 music royalty bills

Members of a holiday rental association have written to their MPs in opposition to the annual payment for premises with devices capable of playing music

€1,000 bill: Why are French locksmith charges so high?

Out-of-hours services can be eye-wateringly expensive so customers should choose who they call carefully

Why independent savings advice can help avoid hidden fees in France

Partner article: In Europe, it is illegal for anyone offering financial advice to take commissions, but there is an exception for certain non-independent advisors in France

French firms must pay €1.5k to woman after Linky error

Electricity firms EDF and Enedis have been ordered to pay €1,500 in damages to a woman in France who refused to pay her electricity bill after it wrongly soared following installation of a Linky smart meter.

University fees hike – is this égalité?

The French government intends to bring in new, much higher, fees for overseas university students next year – one Egyptian student studying in France at Sciences Po has written (in English) for us about why she thinks the decision was wrong. France is the fourth most popular choice in the world for international students.

Ryanair brings in fee for cabin bags

Ryanair is to start charging for cabin baggage after old rules caused boarding delays.

UK OAPs sent €5,296 healthcare bill in error

A Connexion reader shares his experience

Fees

Why are some UK and US magazines now facing a €2 charge in France?

French bank fees rise almost 3% after moderate year in 2023

Bid to make public toilets free in France

Senators vote in favour of no-show fees for GP appointments in France

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Pet passport rules clarified for Great Britain residents travelling to France and EU

What are the rules about keeping a caravan in your garden?

Ryanair calls on French government to suspend EES

Thousands fewer flights scheduled for France this year

Argeles-sur-Mer: camping hot-spot in the south of France

Recipe: gougères are the classiest of apéro treats

Ethanol conversion kits: what drivers in France need to know

Warning as ‘black computer screen’ scam targets people in France

What is France’s ‘franchise médicale’ fee and why might it go up soon?

Health chief opens door to second new rise in doctor fees in France

France’s sky-high estate agent fees: What reform is being proposed?

False energy audit, shrinking Paris flats and priciest French streets

How could ‘no-show’ fees for GP appointments work in France?

Is there a fee for changing energy contracts in France?

Holiday let owners in France take action over €200 music royalty bills

€1,000 bill: Why are French locksmith charges so high?

Why independent savings advice can help avoid hidden fees in France

Shared walls, €7,800 house, notaire fees: Five French property updates

French property: Buyers paying estate agent fees could save cash

High tax and customs fees on gifts sent to France from outside EU

French firms must pay €1.5k to woman after Linky error

Paris bar slammed for charging 50c for lemon slice

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French drivers to get 30% off at péage for 10+ trips

French minister calls péage meeting ahead of fee rise

French drivers must pay for gilets jaunes ‘free péage’

University fees hike – is this égalité?

Ryanair brings in fee for cabin bags

UK OAPs sent €5,296 healthcare bill in error