8th March 2018 NEWSLETTER CONTENTS SPOTLIGHT - Theresa May's Speech SPOTLIGHT THERESA MAY'S SPEECH ON FUTURE ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP WITH EU Theresa May has this week given an important speech on the future economic partnership between the UK and the EU. Source: https://www.gov.uk/ NEW MEMBERS Leaderia UPCOMING EVENTS BREXIT ROUND TABLE - 11th MARCH 2018 In partnership with RSM By invitation only AMBASSADORS'S BREAKFAST BRIEFING - 16th MARCH 2018 16th March 2018 The British Embassy Paris By Invitation Only LES AIDES FISCALES ET LES AIDES DIRECTES A L'INNOVATION EN ASSOCIATION AVEC STREGO - 21st MARCH 2018 21st March 2018 FOCUS ON A MEMBER ASHRIDGE EXECUTIVE EDUCATION In a world of disruption and uncertainty, Ashridge Executive Education work in close cooperation with organizations and leaders to achieve lasting, meaningful improvement in performance by devising detailed programs and interventions to transform visions into everyday working reality. 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Our inspiring programs focus on sustainable learning transfer, behavioral change and organizational impact. All our work is underpinned by rigorous, relevant research into the problems and opportunities facing organizations globally. To explore the opportunity to support you in the empowerment of your people, please contact Jean.deVilleneuve@Ashridge.Hult.edu or call on + 33 6 98 09 68 25 COBCOE BREXIT AMBITION SURVEY Both sides of the Brexit negotiations have now signalled a willingness for some form of a transitional period. COBCOE has created a survey to identify business priorities for a transition of those companies in the EU27, including what sort of transition businesses need, how long it should last and the key aspects that must be considered ahead of any agreement. This transition research marks a new phase in the COBCOE Brexit Ambition project. The first phase focused on EU27 business priorities for a Brexit that secures prosperity for Europe, culminating in the report, Brexit – the Voices of European Business, published in September 2017. The report has been well received by representatives of the UK Government, the EU Article 50 Taskforce negotiating team and national governments across the EU 27. We have found that there is a strong appetite for input among businesses within our network of British chambers of commerce and business groups in Europe. We will be focusing on specific outcomes from the survey to highlight what respondent companies would require in a transitional arrangement and the results of this research will form an interim report to be published in late March. NEWS IN BRIEF CONGRATULATIONS TO LAND ROVER CDO, GERRY MCGOVERIN, ON RECEIVING 'LE GRAND PRIX DU DESIGN' We would like to congratulate Gerry McGovern, Chief Design Office at our partner Land Rover, on receiving the prestigious Grand Prix du Design at the Official Ceremony of the 33rd International Automobile Festival. Mr. McGovern received the award in front of around 600 guests at the ceremony held at Hôtel National des Invalides on Monday 30th January. We congratulate Mr. McGovern for this much deserved achievement and look forward to his future projects. LE LABOUR VEUT INTERDIRE L'IMPORTATION DE FOIE GRAS AU ROYAUME-UNI Finis les petits toasts de foie gras à Noël ou simplement pour se faire plaisir ? C’est en tout cas que souhaiterait le parti travailliste, “en vertu des nouvelles mesures de protection des animaux”. Dans un document remis mercredi 14 février, le Labour a en effet demandé la fin de l’importation de fois gras sur le sol britannique. Déjà, le pays interdit le gavage des oies et canards, considéré comme “cruel et inhumain”. Selon le quotidien britannique The Guardian, cette nouvelle proposition vise donc à mettre fin à “l’exploitation agricole cruelle”. Le Royaume-Uni ne serait pas le premier pays à interdire l’importation de foie gras. L’Inde a été précurseur en le bannissant dès juillet 2014. Elle a été suivie par d’autres comme l’Australie, l’Argentine ou encore Israël, selon un article du Sun. Si la proposition est retenue, cela mettrait à mal les producteurs français mais aussi européens, qui exportent environ 200 tonnes de foie gras chaque année vers le Royaume-Uni. Source: French Morning London WHAT IS THE FUTURE FOR FLYBE? Speculation last week on the future of Flybe reached a peak on Friday when the Stobart Group, which owns Stobart Air, Southend Airport and Carlisle Lake District Airport among other activities, confirmed an interest in acquiring all or part of the carrier. Source: BT News Shares in Flybe rose 36% to 47p but the company said shareholders should take no action “at this stage”. It added: “There can be no certainty that any firm offer will be made nor as to the terms on which any firm offer might be made.” A Stobart statement said: “As previously disclosed in October 2017, we have been reviewing alternative structures for our airline and leasing business that can play an important part in the consolidation of the regional airline sector. ENTR'ELLES LONDON - LE RESEAU PROFESSIONEL POUR LES FEMMES FRANCOPHONES DE LONDRES Margaux Terrou et Violaine Lemasson se sont rencontrées dans un cours de gym suédoise (swedish fit). Très vite, les deux Françaises se sont liées d’amitié et ont fondé ensemble Entr’elles London, le réseau professionnel pour les femmes francophones de Londres. Ces deux profils étaient faits pour se rencontrer. Après ce coup de foudre amical à la gym suédoise, les deux jeunes femmes ne se quittent plus. En plein Euro 2016, alors que leurs petits-amis regardent tranquillement un match, Margaux Terrou lance une idée : pourquoi ne pas créer un réseau pour les femmes actives françaises à Londres ? Source: French Morning London Pendant plusieurs mois, elles travaillent sur le projet.Elles ont aussi demandé l’avis de plusieurs femmes sur leurs attentes à l’aide de questionnaires, elles ont également étudié le marché des réseaux. Des ateliers sur des thèmes divers et utiles (CV, maintien de la posture au travail, entretien d’embauche…) sont organisés deux fois par mois en petit comité. Si Violaine Lemasson et Margaux Terrou en animent la plupart, certains sont assurés par des coachs professionnelles. En un an, les choses ont bien évolué pour Entr’elles London. Aujourd’hui, deux autres jeunes femmes, Alexandra Gerolami et Mélanie Bonnet, ont rejoint l’aventure aux côtés des fondatrices.Puis, dans quelques mois, ce sera l’ouverture d’un bureau Entr’elles à Paris. PARIS & CO HACKING DE L'HOTEL DE VILLE Registrations are now open for the 4th edition of the Hacking de l’Hôtel de Ville, on March 16th.On Friday 16th March from 9am to 6pm, come and meet more than 4,000 participants:
IRISH IN FRANCE - INAUGURAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE ON MARCH 17TH IN PARIS On March 17th, 2018, the “Luck of the Irish” will be shared with all of France, with a first-ever official St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Paris, representing Irish Diaspora in France and Friendships with Ireland. Under the organising banner of “Irish in France”, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade will leave from the Irish Cultural Centre, 5 rue des irlandais in Paris (near the Pantheon). Guests should meet at the Irish Cultural Centre at 1PM. Led by the “Paris and District Pipe Band,” the Patrick’s Day Parade will be a symbol of friendship between Ireland and France as well as “all things green.” EXCLUSIVE OFFER PROFITEZ - D'OFFRES EXCLUSIVES SUR UNE SELECTION DE JAGUAR XF D'OCCASION Une alliance parfaite de design et de performances pour un plaisir de conduite inégalé. Avec votre future Jaguar XF approved, tous vos trajets vous sembleront trop courts. N'hésitez plus, elle est disponible immédiatement chez votre concessionnaire et n'attend que vous ! Découvrez dès maintenant notre selection de modèles Jaguar XF approved, et tous les avantages qu'on vous propose : REGIONS LILLE - BRITISH EMBASSY LOOKING TO APPOINT PROSPERITY HONORARY CONSUL The British Embassy is looking to appoint a Prosperity Honorary Consul in the Lille area. The individual would work closely with the Department for International Trade (DIT) team and with other colleagues in the British Embassy in Paris on a mainly economic agenda. The individual would work closely with the Department for International Trade (DIT) team and with other colleagues in the British Embassy in Paris on a mainly economic agenda. This is not a salaried position. The individual selected would be expected to dedicate only a few hours of their time each week to the role, fitted around their own work responsibilities. This role would suit someone with a successful track record of business in the Hauts-de-France region and an existing network of local commercial, economic and political contacts that they are keen to expand. The ability to work in both French and English is important. Expressions of interest - including both a CV and outline thoughts on how business between Hauts-de-France and the UK might be increased (maximum 500 words) - should be sent to commercialenquiries.paris@fco.gov.uk to arrive no later than Friday 16 March. For more information on the position, please email: MARSEILLE - MAABN: TECH NATIONS EVENT IN ASSOCIATION WITH DIT The MAABN is participating in an event organized by the British Department of International Trade entitled Tech Nations: Towards the Next Generation of Franco-British Tech Trailblazers. Tuesday 27 March 2018 Residence of the British Ambassador, RHONE-ALPS - FIBA'S MARCH BUSINESS LUNCH Friday 16th March - 12:00pm FIBA’s business lunch will be held at Hotel Reine Astrid, with guest speaker Philip Last. Philip Last is owner and founder of Last Innovation, who specialise in marketing and innovation, and will speak about consumer trends. The event will begin with an apératif and networking, beginning at midday. ANNOUNCEMENTS Description: The exterior of the property boasts a large courtyard, bordered by paths, lawns and trees; totalling a plot of 3000 m² and a wooded area of 10 hectares. There is also two car parking spaces. The house is composed of 9 bedrooms, with bathrooms on the 1st and 2nd floor. On the ground floor, there is a kitchen, dining room, office, large living room, a cosy lounge and grand entrance. The house is located on the road Paris-Cherbourg (N13) and 8 km from the sea (La plage du débarquement, American cemetery, Omaha Beach). Rent request: For all rental requests, visits of the property will be given in French, the description of the inventory will be prepared along with the rental agreement. There is a property manager based in Paris who will take care of the management reports. For more information and to let the property, please contact: Pauline Reguera at Dauchez on +33 1 40 08 11 95, or by email at location@dauchez.fr. Descriptif : La maison est un corps de ferme de 350 m² dans une propriété clos de mur avec une entrée équipée d’un portail automatique. Les extérieurs se présentent avec une grande cour, bordée d’allées, de pelouses et d’arbres d’une superficie de 3 000 m² avec un parc arboré de 10 Ha. Il y a aussi parking pour deux voitures. A l’intéreur nous avons des 9 chambres avec des salles de bain au 1 er et 2ème étage et, au rdc 1 cuisine, une salle à manger 1 entrée, 1 bureau 1 grand salon, et un petit salon. La maison est situé sur l’axe Paris-Cherbourg (N13) et, à 8 Km de la mer (plage du débarquement, cimetière Américain Omaha Beach) Demande de location : Je suis à la recherche d’un locataire vivant en Angleterre, qui souhaite s’installer à l’année en Normandie, entre Caen et Bayeux,pour un bail de 3 ans. Il n’est pas prévu de location saisonnière. Pour toute demande de location, j’assure les visites (en français), établi le descriptif de l’état des lieux, et l’établissement du bail avec un syndic de copropriété basé à Paris qui assurera la gestion des rapports de gérance. Pour en savoir plus, et pour le dépôt de candidature, veuillez contacter Madame Pauline Reguera chez Dauchez : +33 1 40 08 11 95, ou par email location@dauchez.fr. WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK Contact: newsletter@francobritishchamber We want to hear from you! Please share your feedback so we can better tailor our content, design and distribution methods to suit your interests and preferences. |