What do new debt respite regulations mean for my rented property? 

PROPERTY CLINIC: I’m landlord and have heard about new debt respite regulations coming in, what does it mean for my rented property? The new debt respite and breathing space regulations come into effect on May 4 It allows those in debt, including tenants, to have debts frozen for up to 60 days The debts can be … Read more

California firefighters get respite from 650 raging wildfires as cooler temperatures move in

California’s firefighters had brief respite from tackling 650 different blazes on Tuesday as cooler weather moved in, helping quell some of the worst wildfires in the state’s history. The devastating wildfires sparked by more than 13,000 lightning strikes since mid-August have collectively scorched more than 1.2million acres, an area bigger than the state of Delaware, … Read more

Medieval towns, historic monuments and walks offer respite near Paris

You may have had your fill of the sights of Paris but still feel drawn to the French capital. One way to discover something new is to visit easily accessible places in the countryside just outside the city that most people don’t know about. I have lived in Paris since 1991 and still delight in … Read more