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Money & Finance
Brexit and State Pensions
The British government have committed themselves to maintaining existing arrangements for pensioners in Europe, but just what does that mean?
08 Sep 2017
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review August 2017
On a trade weighted basis, August saw the worst performance in the pound since October 2016, with the UK currency softening against the euro for its fourth consecutive month, writes Ben Scott of FC Exchange.
08 Sep 2017
A French Will Must be in Own Handwriting
A will that is not made in the handwriting of the testator is null and void, a French court has ruled.
08 Sep 2017
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review July 2017
The pound softened against the euro in July as data painted a less rosy picture for the UK economy, while the Eurozone recovery steamed ahead, writes Ben Scott of FC Exchange.
08 Aug 2017
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review June 2017
The pound to euro exchange rate experienced swings between €1.1552 and €1.1270 in June due to the UK general election result and ongoing political chaos, writes Ben Scott.
11 Jul 2017
Sterling Euro Review May 2017
The sterling to euro exchange rate fluctuated in May between €1.1432 and €1.1919, with the pound’s major weakness the political instability that continues to impact the UK, writes Ben Scott.
13 Jun 2017
Legal Expenses Insurance Cover in France
With access to legal aid in France becoming more difficult to obtain, it makes sense to consider legal expenses cover in conjunction with your house insurance policy.
13 May 2017
The Cost of House Insurance in France
How much might you expect to pay each year to insure your house in France?
13 May 2017
Sterling Euro Review April 2017
April was an interesting month for the pound to euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate and it seems as if GBP/EUR found a new resistance level at the 1.20 mark, writes Ben Scott.
13 May 2017
Sterling Registers Quarterly Gains
The pound was inspired by a mixture of politics and economic data in March and markets finally witnessed the triggering of Article 50 - an event that failed to cause the kind of movement experts had predicted, writes Ben Scott.
04 Apr 2017
The Cost of Vehicle Registration in France
What is the charge for a vehicle registration certificate in France?
04 Apr 2017
New Restrictions on Legal Aid in France
There may well be a legal aid system in France, but the rules on obtaining access become more difficult each year.
03 Mar 2017
The Cost of Car Insurance in France
How much might you expect to pay each year to insure your car in France?
03 Mar 2017
Guide to Electricity Supply Services in France
We have updated our guide to electricity services in France to reflect several recent changes in tariffs, the organisation of supply, and customer service arrangements.
03 Mar 2017
Sterling Euro Review February 2017
February may have been the month of love, but the pound failed to woo investors and remained soft against a host of majors, including the euro (GBP/EUR), writes Ben Scott.
03 Mar 2017
Trump, Brexit, and Elections Threaten GBP/EUR
January was one of the most volatile political months in recent memory and the fallout has left the currency market shaken, writes Ben Scott.
06 Feb 2017
Domestic Heating Costs in France
With temperatures freezing across Europe for most of last month, it is perhaps an opportune moment to reflect on just what it costs to heat a home in France.
06 Feb 2017
Uncertainty Causes Sterling to Soften
December was a mixed month for the GBP/EUR exchange rate with sterling generally tapering lower under pressure from Brexit concerns, writes Ben Scott.
06 Jan 2017
Responsibility for Debts in Marriage
A married couple may well have signed up to 'for better or worse', but in French law that principle has its limits when it comes to responsibility for debts.
06 Dec 2016
