Discussion at Sky News headquarters / au siege de Sky News

Today, our Young and Local Leaders visited Sky News Headquarters for a discussion on ‘Behind the headlines’ with Sarah Whitehead, Director, Newsroom and Lucy Plint, Director, Politics Hub. Nos Young et Local Leaders ont visité aujourd’hui le siège de Sky News pour une discussion sur le thème « Dans les coulisses de l’actualité » avec Sarah Whitehead, […]

2026 Local Leaders announced / L’annonce de la cohorte des Local Leaders 2026

The Local Leaders programme is dedicated to supporting the social mobility for young people in both countries. It brings talented individuals aged 20-30 from disadvantaged backgrounds who have demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurial qualities for the benefit of their communities. The Franco-British Council selected three new Local Leaders in 2026, bringing the network to 57 Local Leaders […]

2026 Young Leaders announced / L’annonce de la cohorte des Young Leaders 2026

The Franco-British Council has announced 22 new Young Leaders for 2026 in the ninth year of its Young Leaders programme. This new cohort joins an alumni network of over 200 Young Leaders who share the goal of working together across their sectors to shape the future of the Franco-British relationship. Members of the selection jury […]

Business briefing on “Security, Strategy and the Global Economy” at New Scotland Yard / Petit-déjeuner d’information sur « Sécurité, stratégie et économie mondiale » à New Scotland Yard

The Franco-British Council held a breakfast briefing today on “Security, Strategy and the Global Economy” at New Scotland Yard – headquarters of the Metropolitan Police. – Ce matin, le Conseil franco-britannique a tenu un petit-déjeuner d’information sur le thème de « Sécurité, stratégie et économie mondiale » à New Scotland Yard, siège de la police […]

Jersey announces Young Leaders for 2026 / Jersey annonce ses Young Leaders pour 2026

The first two of our Franco-British Young Leaders for 2026 have been announced by the Government of Jersey – Philip Le Feuvre and Noémie Cohen. Philip Le Feuvre and Noémie Cohen will represent Jersey on the cross-border programme over the next 12 months, combining their range of skills and industry experiences to help strengthen links […]

Young Leaders programme 2026 jury / Le jury du programme Young Leaders 2026

The jury for the Franco-British Young Leaders Programme has met and was chaired by the British ambassador Sir Tom Drew and French ambassador Hélène Duchêne. We will be announcing the new cohort very soon. ———————— Le jury du programme Young Leaders franco-britannique s’est réuni et était présidé par l’Ambassadrice de France Hélène Duchêne et l’Ambassadeur […]

Council co-chairs visit Jersey to mark Liberation Day / Les coprésidents du Conseil se rendent à Jersey pour commémorer la Journée de la Libération

This weekend the co-chairs of the Franco-British Council Lord Ricketts and Hervé Mariton were in Jersey for a series of engagements to mark Liberation Day They were hosted at Government House by the Lieutenant Governor of Jersey, Vice-Admiral Sir Jerry Kyd KBE and met with The Chief Minister of Jersey, Deputy Lyndon Farnham, and Minister […]

Seminar on global security and defence, European cooperation and cybersecurity / Séminaire sur la sécurité et la défense mondiales, la coopération européenne et la cybersécurité

You can read the report here / Le rapport est disponible ici On 29th March 2026, the Franco-British Council started a four-day visit to Brussels and Lille looking at global security and defence, European cooperation and cybersecurity. On the first night, the group had a fascinating opening conversation with Sky News Europe Correspondent, Alistair Bunkall, […]

Sophie Loussouarn

The Franco-British Council learned with sadness of the death of our member, Sophie Loussouarn, following an illness. C’est avec tristesse que le Conseil a appris le décès de notre membre, Sophie Loussouarn à la suite d’une terrible maladie. Sophie Loussouarn (1971-2026)

“Power and Trade” conference / Conference « Le pouvoir et le commerce »

On 12th January 2026, the Franco-British Council hosted a seminar in Paris on ‘ Power and Trade’. You can read the report here. Hervé Mariton, Chair of the Council in France, welcomed guests to the seminar. Vincent Caure, Member of the National Assembly, welcomed the participants, emphasising the importance of international dialogue. Le Conseil franco-britannique […]