Increased bonus for repairing electrical equipment
In a bid to encourage people to have their broken electrical and electronic equipment repaired rather than replaced, from the 1st January 2024 the Ministry of Ecology is increasing the […]
New government mobile app is launched
‘AGORA,CITOYENS & GOUV’ is a new mobile app which enables the public to communicate directly with the government by asking questions about, or expressing their opinions on, certain subjects and […]
Online first class post
After first class stamps (timbres rouges) were discontinued at the beginning of this year, a new online service called “e-lettre rouge” (red e-letter) was introduced. This allows you to scan […]
Changes To Savings Accounts
New higher limit for the LEP savings account from 1st October 2023. From 1st October 2023 the maximum you can invest in a LEP (Livret d’Épargne Populaire / Popular Savings […]
King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s State Visit To France
by Sasha Smit-Marcadier The FBN’s Board members were invited to attend the event organised by the British Embassy, which took place in Bordeaux on Friday 22nd of September, in honour […]
UK Voting Rights for British citizens living in France
Over the last few years we have reported on the lifetime vote for those who have lived outside of the UK for more than 15 years. Those UK residents who […]
Scams – How to protect your personal data.
The incidence of scams is increasing. They pose a constant worry to many of us. One useful Government system ‘FranceConnect’ is a digital authentication guaranteeing the identity of a user […]
Restrictions on plastic packaging of fresh foods
In the French government’s efforts to reduce waste another law came into effect on July 1st 2023 that restricts what fresh foods can be packaged in plastic. Other than 29 […]
Incorrect Charges demanded by La Poste
Small packages sent by post from outside the EU – Incorrect Charges demanded by La Poste. There have been reports of invalid charges being made by La Poste on delivery […]
An MBE Investiture at Windsor Castle
The Unforgettable Experience: An MBE Investiture at Windsor Castle As the King was unable to conduct this investiture, he was represented by The Princess Royal who entered the Investiture attended […]