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  • 131/2012 - Navy roars into the Mediterranean for major exercise with international allies

    More than 3,000 sailors and Marines are gearing up for a three-month training deployment to the Mediterranean – this year’s key workout of the UK’s high-readiness task force.

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

  • Avalanche in the French Alps

    Foreign Secretary William Hague sends his condolences to those affected. The British Ambassador to France heads to Chamonix with consular staff to offer assistance.

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

  • Strong foreign policy cooperation between France and the United Kingdom

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius on 4 July in Paris. Talks focussed on UK-France cooperation on foreign policy issues, including the situation in Syria.

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

  • ‘Overcoming barriers to the future of nuclear in Europe’ - informal senior officials’ meeting of nuclear power-interested EU countries

    The UK's Department of Energy and Climate Change hosted an informal senior officials' meeting of nuclear power-interested EU countries.

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

  • Foreign Secretary speaks to new French Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague today spoke to the new French foreign minister, Laurent Fabius. He congratulated Mr Fabius on his appointment and wished him well in his new role.

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

  • UK hosts meeting on nuclear disarmament verification research

    The UK hosted a meeting at the Foreign Office today with the other P5 nuclear weapon states - the US, Russia, China & France - on nuclear disarmament verification research.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's response to the shooting in Toulouse

    Foreign Secretary William has expressed his horror at the shooting at the Ozar Hatorah Jewish school in Toulouse

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

  • Paratroopers train with French Airborne Cavalry

    British and French troops have been training together to improve their urban fighting skills and develop co-operation between the two armies.

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

  • Bus crash in France

    Following fatal coach crash in northern France on 19 February, people worried about relatives or friends should call the Foreign Office on 0207 008 1500.

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

  • Statement sent on behalf of the Rippington family, following the bus crash this morning in France

    "We ask that our privacy is respected and that we are left to grieve with our friends and family."

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

  • Prime Minister and French President discuss Syria at UK-France Summit

    Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy met in Paris for the UK-France Summit on 17 February. Syria was one of the areas discussed.

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

  • Energy Alliance with France brings jobs and investment

    Press ref: 2012/012 The UK and France today put the green economy and energy security at the heart of their relationship. This came as companies…

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

  • UK-France declaration on security and defence

    New declaration agreed at the UK-France Summit, February 2012.

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

  • Prime Minister visits Libya to offer aid and support to new government

    Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy today met with members of the National Transitional Council (NTC).

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

  • Paris conference on Libya

    Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy co-chaired an international conference in Paris to discuss the future of Libya with the National Transitional Council.

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

  • Paris Conference on Libya - Chair's statement

    The Paris Conference on Libya concluded on 1 September 2011. The Chair's statement explained what was discussed and the next steps towards Libya's future.

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

  • UK, Germany and France call for President Assad to stand down

    President Assad has "lost all legitimacy and can no longer claim to lead the country" said the leaders of the UK, France and Germany in a joint statement today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets French Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and French Foreign Minister Alain Juppé to discuss UK-France cooperation on Libya during their meeting in London on 25 July.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister visits Paris

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has met with the French Prime Minister, François Fillon, and Finance Minister, François Baroin, in Paris.

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

  • Foreign Secretary gives biannual address to the Franco-British Council

    The Foreign Secretary is this evening addressing the Franco-British Council at an event at the Foreign Office, where he will deliver a lecture on Franco-British relations in the 21st century.

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