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  • 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

  • Statement to Parliament on the G8 Foreign Minister's Meeting

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting.

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

  • Sir Peter Ricketts reflects on Lady Thatcher’s time as Prime Minister

    British Ambassador to France Sir Peter Ricketts comments on the death of Lady Thatcher and on her time as Prime Minister.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's remarks on constructive G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at a press conference following the G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting today.

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

  • G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting statement

    The G8 Foreign Ministers have issued a joint statement following their meeting on 10 and 11 April 2013 in London.

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

  • G8 Declaration on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague, Angelina Jolie and Zainab Hawa Bangura launch G8 Declaration on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict.

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

  • UK announces additional funding to address conflict sexual violence

    At G8 Foreign Ministers’ meeting the UK announced further £10 million to tackle sexual violence in conflict & violence against women & girls

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

  • Minister of State for Trade and Investment in Paris

    Lord Green was in Paris today to meet with influential French companies based in the UK and with the British business community In France.

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

  • Oxford will host Cyber Security Capacity Building Centre

    Foreign Secretary announces Global Centre for Cyber Security Capacity Building to be based in Oxford Martin School at University of Oxford.

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

  • Death of former Prime Minister Lady Thatcher: Condolence book at the British Embassy in Paris

    A condolence book for Lady Thatcher will be available on 9, 10 and 11 April.

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

  • G8 Foreign Ministers' Meeting

    On 10 and 11 April, Foreign Secretary William Hague will meet with G8 Foreign Ministers in London to discuss his key policy priorities

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

  • Industrial action planned in French ports cancelled

    The planned industrial action by harbour masters in France on 28 to 29 March has been cancelled.

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

  • FCO Minister Alistair Burt in Paris

    The Minister for the Middle East and North Africa discussed the common issues that UK and France face.

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