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  • British soldiers training at CENZUB in France

    Following the Lancaster House agreement in 2010, British soldiers can spend 2 weeks at this centre to put their skills to the test.

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  • G8 transparency: UK and France join the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative

    The United Kingdom and France announce that they will join the global standard ensuring transparency of payments from natural resources.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defence Secretary visits UK forces training Mali troops

    Philip Hammond has paid tribute to UK Armed Forces personnel helping to tackle insurgents in West Africa after a visit to Senegal and Mali.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The United Kingdom and France work together on transparency for development

    Ministers for Development Pascal Canfin and Justine Greening welcome the outcomes of the transparency seminar on 21 May 2013 in Lille

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister welcomes cyclists “Inspired by 2012”

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds met Cyclists who have biked from Paris to London as part of the “Inspired By 2012” campaign.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • France and the United Kingdom working on transparency for development

    Ministers for Development Pascal Canfin and Justine Greening welcome the outcomes of the transparency seminar on 21 May 2013 in Lille.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cycling for a good cause: Staff from the British Embassy Paris and the consulates cycle from Paris to London

    On 17 May, 20 staff embarked on a bike ride to raise money for charity and promote consular messages for travelling Britons.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • What is the G7?

    The Group of Seven (G7) is an informal forum of countries representing around half of global economic output.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Statement

    A statement made by the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors on 12 February 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • G7 meeting venue: Hartwell House

    This year the G7 will be held at Hartwell House in Buckinghamshire.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Embassy Paris: Bank holidays in May

    The British Embassy and consulates in France will be closed on 1, 9, 20 and 27 May 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Working with France on its Defence White Paper

    Sir Peter Ricketts comments on his role at the Commission overseeing the Livre Blanc process.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Embassy Paris closed on 1 May 2013

    The British Embassy and consulates in France will be closed on Wednesday 1 May 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK and French army medics rise to challenge

    British and French military medics have trained to deploy together on operations around the world during a major exercise in Scotland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defence Cooperation – UK Welcomes France’s Defence White Paper

    UK Foreign and Defence Secretaries welcomed France’s Defence White Paper, which sets out its vision for French Armed Forces.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FCO Minister welcomes authorisation of new UN Mission in Mali

    Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, has welcomed the authorisation of new UN Mission in Mali.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM letter to the EU on tax evasion

    David Cameron sets out the case for action against tax evasion and avoidance in a letter to the President of the European Council.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Science Media Centre’s founding director Fiona Fox in Paris

    With a view to explaining the role of the Science Media Centre to interested French audiences, Fiona Fox came out to Paris on 23 April.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Incident in Isère, France

    We are aware of a tragic incident involving British nationals in Isère, are in contact with local authorities, providing consular assistance.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary written statement on Consular Strategy 2013-16

    The Foreign Secretary today launched a new strategy for consular services from 2013 to 2016 titled “Consular Excellence”

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government