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Foreign Press Association London

FOREIGN
PRESS
ASSOCIATION

The hub of Foreign Correspondents
based in the U.K.

WHO WE ARE

We are the first and oldest association of Foreign Journalists in the world, founded in 1888

MEDIA ACCESS

We provide access and accreditation to official briefings and events in London and in the UK

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FPA MEDIA AWARDS

Known as the "Oscars of Journalism", the annual FPA Media Awards are among the most prestigious events dedicated to excellence in Journalism

Asked us how our summer break was?
MURDEROUS! 🔪

We went on an FPA press trip to sunny #Devon, retracing the journey that the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, used to make from London to her beloved family holiday home at Greenway.

We travelled the unconventional way — and back in time — aboard a steam train, a ferry and a riverboat, passing one of the intriguing locations that inspired the world’s best-selling crime novelist to use it as the murder scene in one of her most famous novels.

We were absolutely privileged to travel with Lucy Rowland, Lead Curator of the @britishlibrary upcoming major Agatha Christie exhibition, which will bring together more than 100 rare and personal Christie’s items, many of which on display for the first time, to mark the 50th anniversary of her death.

Inside Greenway, all is still how Agatha Christie left it. A magical atmosphere pervades the “non-minimalistic” mansion where we were expecting to see her walking back from her afternoon stroll in the luxurious forest
A must-visit @ntsouthdevon

It was thrill and laughter with the witty and knowledge guide Graham Kerr @englishrivierawalkingtours who gave us an Agatha Christie engaging tour around Torquay, her coastal birth place in Devon

We got to try Agatha Christie’s all time favourite dish #lobster @offshoretorquay but we opted for a blood -coloured non alcoholic cocktail, instead of the famous glass of cream she would drink for dinner.

It may not have been the #orientexpress to take us back to Paddington, but we certainly enjoyed the superb, scenic lunch served on board at Great Western Railways @gwruk . 🚂
And none got killed ! We think …

#agathachristie crimenovel britishlibrary @officialagathachristie @nationaltrust

Asked us how our summer break was?
MURDEROUS! 🔪

We went on an FPA press trip to sunny #Devon, retracing the journey that the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, used to make from London to her beloved family holiday home at Greenway.

We travelled the unconventional way — and back in time — aboard a steam train, a ferry and a riverboat, passing one of the intriguing locations that inspired the world’s best-selling crime novelist to use it as the murder scene in one of her most famous novels.

We were absolutely privileged to travel with Lucy Rowland, Lead Curator of the @britishlibrary upcoming major Agatha Christie exhibition, which will bring together more than 100 rare and personal Christie’s items, many of which on display for the first time, to mark the 50th anniversary of her death.

Inside Greenway, all is still how Agatha Christie left it. A magical atmosphere pervades the “non-minimalistic” mansion where we were expecting to see her walking back from her afternoon stroll in the luxurious forest
A must-visit @ntsouthdevon

It was thrill and laughter with the witty and knowledge guide Graham Kerr @englishrivierawalkingtours who gave us an Agatha Christie engaging tour around Torquay, her coastal birth place in Devon

We got to try Agatha Christie’s all time favourite dish #lobster @offshoretorquay but we opted for a blood -coloured non alcoholic cocktail, instead of the famous glass of cream she would drink for dinner.

It may not have been the #orientexpress to take us back to Paddington, but we certainly enjoyed the superb, scenic lunch served on board at Great Western Railways @gwruk . 🚂
And none got killed ! We think …

#agathachristie crimenovel britishlibrary @officialagathachristie @nationaltrust

For Elliott — RIP

We are heartbroken to share a post we never wanted to write. One of our much-loved members, photographer Elliott Franks, has died at home in London, aged just 62.

Elliott was a very talented and passionate photographer, and a kind and well-liked colleague who was known and appreciated by so many, both within the Foreign Press Association and beyond.

He was one of the official photographers at the FPA Media Awards and a familiar face at almost every FPA Briefing. His presence, his photographs and his dedication will be deeply missed.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this very sad time.

You will be dearly missed, Elliott. RIP.

For Elliott — RIP

We are heartbroken to share a post we never wanted to write. One of our much-loved members, photographer Elliott Franks, has died at home in London, aged just 62.

Elliott was a very talented and passionate photographer, and a kind and well-liked colleague who was known and appreciated by so many, both within the Foreign Press Association and beyond.

He was one of the official photographers at the FPA Media Awards and a familiar face at almost every FPA Briefing. His presence, his photographs and his dedication will be deeply missed.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this very sad time.

You will be dearly missed, Elliott. RIP.

What would WW3 look like?

As conflicts in the Middle East intensify and the war in Ukraine continues to reshape the global security landscape, the question of how to prevent a wider global conflict IS urgent.

Somebody has a plan, in fact 10 steps to make us reflect on the direction to follow at these dangerous times:
We hosted a thought-provoking discussion with Tobias Ellwood @rthon_tobiasellwood on his latest book, Ten Steps to Stop World War Three.

Drawing on his experience in defence, security and foreign affairs, Ellwood explored the growing geopolitical challenges facing the international community and outlined the practical steps he believes are needed to reduce the risk of a global conflict.

Thank you to Tobias Ellwood for an insightful conversation and to all our members who joined a deep Q&A moderated by FPA Director, @deborah.bonetti

#FPA #ForeignPressAssociation #nato TenStepsToStopWorldWarThree MiddleEast ukraine Geopolitics ForeignAffairs Security Journalism Londoncorrespondents

What would WW3 look like?

As conflicts in the Middle East intensify and the war in Ukraine continues to reshape the global security landscape, the question of how to prevent a wider global conflict IS urgent.

Somebody has a plan, in fact 10 steps to make us reflect on the direction to follow at these dangerous times:
We hosted a thought-provoking discussion with Tobias Ellwood @rthon_tobiasellwood on his latest book, Ten Steps to Stop World War Three.

Drawing on his experience in defence, security and foreign affairs, Ellwood explored the growing geopolitical challenges facing the international community and outlined the practical steps he believes are needed to reduce the risk of a global conflict.

Thank you to Tobias Ellwood for an insightful conversation and to all our members who joined a deep Q&A moderated by FPA Director, @deborah.bonetti

#FPA #ForeignPressAssociation #nato TenStepsToStopWorldWarThree MiddleEast ukraine Geopolitics ForeignAffairs Security Journalism Londoncorrespondents

+++ ENTRIES ARE OPEN +++
The FPA Awards 2026 are looking for you!

Get ready to win the award for #beststory of the year in various categories and different formats #tv #podcast #print #web

All you have to do is:
1️⃣ Select your best piece of journalism
2️⃣ submit it to fpalondon-awards.org
3️⃣ Sit back while our judges will go through the entries

These are prestigious awards and we encourage all the outstanding journalists, reporters, producers, filmmakers, podcasters to apply.

At our much awaited media awards, each year we celebrate international best stories with one of the most glam-fun inspirational event !

BE PART! And mind the DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES : 9 SEPTEMBER 2026

+++ ENTRIES ARE OPEN +++
The FPA Awards 2026 are looking for you!

Get ready to win the award for #beststory of the year in various categories and different formats #tv #podcast #print #web

All you have to do is:
1️⃣ Select your best piece of journalism
2️⃣ submit it to fpalondon-awards.org
3️⃣ Sit back while our judges will go through the entries

These are prestigious awards and we encourage all the outstanding journalists, reporters, producers, filmmakers, podcasters to apply.

At our much awaited media awards, each year we celebrate international best stories with one of the most glam-fun inspirational event !

BE PART! And mind the DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES : 9 SEPTEMBER 2026

A privilege to return to the heart of British democracy.

The Foreign Press Association was delighted to visit the Houses of Parliament at Westminster, where our members had the opportunity to gain a closer insight into the work of the UK Parliament and its historic institutions.

We watched Prime Minister’s Questions PMQs from the press balcony and sat down in the committee room for meetings with @emily.thornberry @nickwattonthebox and the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle

Members of the press team at the Palace of Westminster explained how things work inside the “temple of Democracy”

As the only organisation providing accredited foreign journalists with access to Parliament, the FPA remains committed to fostering understanding, dialogue and informed international reporting.

Thank you @ukhouseofcommons @ukparliament

#ForeignPressAssociation #FPA #UKParliament #Westminster Journalism ForeignCorrespondents PressFreedom

A privilege to return to the heart of British democracy.

The Foreign Press Association was delighted to visit the Houses of Parliament at Westminster, where our members had the opportunity to gain a closer insight into the work of the UK Parliament and its historic institutions.

We watched Prime Minister’s Questions PMQs from the press balcony and sat down in the committee room for meetings with @emily.thornberry @nickwattonthebox and the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle

Members of the press team at the Palace of Westminster explained how things work inside the “temple of Democracy”

As the only organisation providing accredited foreign journalists with access to Parliament, the FPA remains committed to fostering understanding, dialogue and informed international reporting.

Thank you @ukhouseofcommons @ukparliament

#ForeignPressAssociation #FPA #UKParliament #Westminster Journalism ForeignCorrespondents PressFreedom

Only a handful of days after graduating from Stanford University, Theo Baker joined us at the FPA to brief on his extraordinary journey and present his revelatory book
@tabsterbaker

At just 17, Theo wasn’t living the typical student life. Instead, he was uncovering one of the biggest academic scandals in recent history—a story that became the foundation of his bestselling debut, How to Rule the World: An Education in Power at Stanford University.

An inspiring conversation about courage, accountability, and the power of journalism to challenge even the world’s most prestigious institutions.

#mustread #books #FPALondon #Stanford #BigTech

Only a handful of days after graduating from Stanford University, Theo Baker joined us at the FPA to brief on his extraordinary journey and present his revelatory book
@tabsterbaker

At just 17, Theo wasn’t living the typical student life. Instead, he was uncovering one of the biggest academic scandals in recent history—a story that became the foundation of his bestselling debut, How to Rule the World: An Education in Power at Stanford University.

An inspiring conversation about courage, accountability, and the power of journalism to challenge even the world’s most prestigious institutions.

#mustread #books #FPALondon #Stanford #BigTech

That’s how we do it! #FPA foreign correspondents #workhardplayharder and we let our hair down with our friendly colleague celebrating all the brings us together from 65 different countries in the world.

When summer comes for one evening only @royaloverseaslondon @sixparkplace we forget the incumbent drama at Downing Street or the saga at Buckingham Palace …tomorrow is another day, tonight we rise our glasses to our members and to the great professionals that choose @theforeignpressassociation as their family and professional hub in the UK

Thank you to the #FPA team @deborah.bonetti Director @kmccure Deputy Director @v_h_hristov President

#reporterlife #london

That’s how we do it! #FPA foreign correspondents #workhardplayharder and we let our hair down with our friendly colleague celebrating all the brings us together from 65 different countries in the world.

When summer comes for one evening only @royaloverseaslondon @sixparkplace we forget the incumbent drama at Downing Street or the saga at Buckingham Palace …tomorrow is another day, tonight we rise our glasses to our members and to the great professionals that choose @theforeignpressassociation as their family and professional hub in the UK

Thank you to the #FPA team @deborah.bonetti Director @kmccure Deputy Director @v_h_hristov President

#reporterlife #london

In the week when #princessdiana would have turned 65, we put Royal Women Centre stage hosting our very own Catherine Mayer @mayeroflondon who presented her latest #mustread #newbook *Divide and Rule, Royal Women and their Battles*

With Catherine ( a rather popular Royal Name too…) we analysed 8 profiles of Royal Women from Anne Boleyn, to Meghan … separating facts from the #deepfake and #gossip sold on tabloids

Strikingly, the real danger for the British Monarchy is a man, a former prince, suspected of abusing women…

Catherine - our Catherine- shared enthrolling stories, surprising historical facts and anedocts. At times the briefing moderated by @deborah.bonetti got particularly exhilarating

In the week when #princessdiana would have turned 65, we put Royal Women Centre stage hosting our very own Catherine Mayer @mayeroflondon who presented her latest #mustread #newbook *Divide and Rule, Royal Women and their Battles*

With Catherine ( a rather popular Royal Name too…) we analysed 8 profiles of Royal Women from Anne Boleyn, to Meghan … separating facts from the #deepfake and #gossip sold on tabloids

Strikingly, the real danger for the British Monarchy is a man, a former prince, suspected of abusing women…

Catherine - our Catherine- shared enthrolling stories, surprising historical facts and anedocts. At times the briefing moderated by @deborah.bonetti got particularly exhilarating

In the age of #ai we help our Foreign Correspondents stay on top of the new trends with the second session of our Digital Journalism Course open - and free- to #FPA members.

We partnered with @pietrogalinta CEO @pit_media_group and our member @aleallocca who presented us with the modern reporter’s toolkit!

Thank you very much Pietro and Ale we are all a lot more - artificial - intelligent now 🤓😎

#artificialintelligence #aijournalism #digital

In the age of #ai we help our Foreign Correspondents stay on top of the new trends with the second session of our Digital Journalism Course open - and free- to #FPA members.

We partnered with @pietrogalinta CEO @pit_media_group and our member @aleallocca who presented us with the modern reporter’s toolkit!

Thank you very much Pietro and Ale we are all a lot more - artificial - intelligent now 🤓😎

#artificialintelligence #aijournalism #digital

While King Charles III and Prince William have become the first royals to publish details of their tax payments in the pursuit of greater transparency, major secrecies still surrounds the scandal involving Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. These are the secrets that royal biographer Andrew Lownie has been investigating up close.
He has now updated his breakthrough book Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York for the paperback edition and returned to the FPA together with former head of U.K. Royal Protection, Dai Davies.

They engaged members in a jaw dropping briefing sharing insights on Andrew and on how his legal case might

With Davies, we entered the world of the security services, uncovering some deeply uncomfortable stories.

#royalscandal #andrewlownie #kingcharles #sexscandal #books

While King Charles III and Prince William have become the first royals to publish details of their tax payments in the pursuit of greater transparency, major secrecies still surrounds the scandal involving Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. These are the secrets that royal biographer Andrew Lownie has been investigating up close.
He has now updated his breakthrough book Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York for the paperback edition and returned to the FPA together with former head of U.K. Royal Protection, Dai Davies.

They engaged members in a jaw dropping briefing sharing insights on Andrew and on how his legal case might

With Davies, we entered the world of the security services, uncovering some deeply uncomfortable stories.

#royalscandal #andrewlownie #kingcharles #sexscandal #books

The new book by best selling author and Theoretical Physicist, Carlo Rovelli, is a wake up call to the world: a nuclear catastrophe is the obvious and immediate connection to war. But we don’t really talk about it.

So @carlitorovelli reframes the history of nuclear weapons and makes an argument against #rearmament

*85 Seconds to Midnight* is a must-read, whether you’re interested in #physics or not …

#carlorovelli #nuclearwar #fpabriefing

The new book by best selling author and Theoretical Physicist, Carlo Rovelli, is a wake up call to the world: a nuclear catastrophe is the obvious and immediate connection to war. But we don’t really talk about it.

So @carlitorovelli reframes the history of nuclear weapons and makes an argument against #rearmament

*85 Seconds to Midnight* is a must-read, whether you’re interested in #physics or not …

#carlorovelli #nuclearwar #fpabriefing

We might just have hosted a briefing with the next #UKprimeminister… ?
Al Carns told the #FPA that is not ruling out throwing the hat in the ring and that he is considering “multiple factors” before he challenges #andyburnham for the #leadershipcontest

The former Armed Forces Minister who resigned from the #starmergovernment has also shared his vision for what the party should do now.

We think he rather enjoyed taking - loads of - questions from our members during a very lively briefing moderated by FPA Director @deborah.bonetti

We might just have hosted a briefing with the next #UKprimeminister… ?
Al Carns told the #FPA that is not ruling out throwing the hat in the ring and that he is considering “multiple factors” before he challenges #andyburnham for the #leadershipcontest

The former Armed Forces Minister who resigned from the #starmergovernment has also shared his vision for what the party should do now.

We think he rather enjoyed taking - loads of - questions from our members during a very lively briefing moderated by FPA Director @deborah.bonetti

Announced yesterday by Prime Minister #KeirStarmer, the social media ban for under 16 is already dividing opinion.
While there is broad agreement that children need greater protection from the risks that online platforms pose to their safety and mental health, not everyone is convinced that the measures put forward by the UK Government are the right solution to such a complex problem.

Today we heard from Andy Burrows of the Molly Rose Foundation @mollyrosefoundation who explained why the charity has concerns about the proposed ban.
In a passionate FPA briefing moderated by @sabrinaprovenzani, Andy argued that the government should be targeting the tech giant’s business model and invest more funding to provide young people with real alternatives to their smartphones.

NB: The views expressed in this post are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views or position of the Foreign Press Association.

#socialmedia #socialmediaban #cyberbullying

Announced yesterday by Prime Minister #KeirStarmer, the social media ban for under 16 is already dividing opinion.
While there is broad agreement that children need greater protection from the risks that online platforms pose to their safety and mental health, not everyone is convinced that the measures put forward by the UK Government are the right solution to such a complex problem.

Today we heard from Andy Burrows of the Molly Rose Foundation @mollyrosefoundation who explained why the charity has concerns about the proposed ban.
In a passionate FPA briefing moderated by @sabrinaprovenzani, Andy argued that the government should be targeting the tech giant’s business model and invest more funding to provide young people with real alternatives to their smartphones.

NB: The views expressed in this post are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views or position of the Foreign Press Association.

#socialmedia #socialmediaban #cyberbullying

BREXIT IS 10.
Ten long and winding years that had deep impacts on both the United Kingdom and Europe.

The birthday cake is a fragmented picture from which, economically and politically, the U.K. government can no longer turn its blind eye to.

From #reallingment #rejoineu #resetting there are options on a very chaotic table …

And as always @ukinachangingeurope @anand.menon Anand Menon, @jannike_wach Jannike Wackowiak, Joel Reland and Jill Rutter have come to the #FPA to help us all make sense of Brexit’s next chapter.

✒️Their new report *Ten Years on: What Next for U.K.-EU relations!?* is out now.

A very animated FPAbriefing moderated by FPA Director @deborah.bonetti.

No candles were blown out, however

BREXIT IS 10.
Ten long and winding years that had deep impacts on both the United Kingdom and Europe.

The birthday cake is a fragmented picture from which, economically and politically, the U.K. government can no longer turn its blind eye to.

From #reallingment #rejoineu #resetting there are options on a very chaotic table …

And as always @ukinachangingeurope @anand.menon Anand Menon, @jannike_wach Jannike Wackowiak, Joel Reland and Jill Rutter have come to the #FPA to help us all make sense of Brexit’s next chapter.

✒️Their new report *Ten Years on: What Next for U.K.-EU relations!?* is out now.

A very animated FPAbriefing moderated by FPA Director @deborah.bonetti.

No candles were blown out, however

Sebastian Mallaby, one of greatest journalistic minds of our times spent three years embedded with one of the cleverest brains on the planet: Demis Hassabis, co-founder of #DeepMind #AI

Mallaby authored a compelling book *The Infinity Machine - Demis Hassabis, DeepMind and the Quest for Superintelligence*

We delved into it with Mallaby. At an
#FPAbriefing moderated by @deborah.bonetti we came closer to one of the leading architects of the current AI revolution through the work of a journalist who spent over 30 hours interviewing him.
@sebastianmallaby offered our members a unique insight into Hassabi’s vision, ambition, and the breakthroughs that helped shape the age of artificial intelligence. We also questioned the present and future of #artificialintelligence

What came out is a mix of tech, business, obsession and spirituality …

Slide -and LIKE! - for more

Sebastian Mallaby, one of greatest journalistic minds of our times spent three years embedded with one of the cleverest brains on the planet: Demis Hassabis, co-founder of #DeepMind #AI

Mallaby authored a compelling book *The Infinity Machine - Demis Hassabis, DeepMind and the Quest for Superintelligence*

We delved into it with Mallaby. At an
#FPAbriefing moderated by @deborah.bonetti we came closer to one of the leading architects of the current AI revolution through the work of a journalist who spent over 30 hours interviewing him.
@sebastianmallaby offered our members a unique insight into Hassabi’s vision, ambition, and the breakthroughs that helped shape the age of artificial intelligence. We also questioned the present and future of #artificialintelligence

What came out is a mix of tech, business, obsession and spirituality …

Slide -and LIKE! - for more

Mariana Mazzucato is the lead-economist everyone wants to talk to as she has just published her latest book, The Common Good Economy: A New Compass.

If the title alone wasn’t compelling enough, we were captivated by Mazzucato’s passionate presentation of her theory of the common good. A truly insightful conversation on her new practical “compass to navigate our economies in a radically different direction” towards goals that are collective, and serve people and the planet

Thank you @mazzucatomissioneconomy for an essential - and thoroughly enjoyable - briefing #FPAbriefings moderated by @deborah.bonetti

Mariana Mazzucato is the lead-economist everyone wants to talk to as she has just published her latest book, The Common Good Economy: A New Compass.

If the title alone wasn’t compelling enough, we were captivated by Mazzucato’s passionate presentation of her theory of the common good. A truly insightful conversation on her new practical “compass to navigate our economies in a radically different direction” towards goals that are collective, and serve people and the planet

Thank you @mazzucatomissioneconomy for an essential - and thoroughly enjoyable - briefing #FPAbriefings moderated by @deborah.bonetti

This FPA briefing with outstanding Professor Glyn Morgan felt like looking into a crystal ball where the moving timeline of project Europe passed before our eyes.

The rise and fall of American Europe highlights the geopolitical influences that are changing Europe at its core.

A “predatorial” Trumpian USA has broken the “American Europe that emerged post World War II , as well as the NATO we knew. Now Europe with Britain in it should be thinking about a ‘EUTO’ says the Professor of Political Science at Syracuse University.

From the rise of China and the new News forces - TikTok that is - to the geopolitical threats (with a possible trump invasion of Cuba in the next three months ) a new era has started where Europe is having to reshape the terms of their peace and prosperity

A compelling read. And an hypnotising speaker thank you Glyn Morgan
Moderated by #FPA director @deborah.bonetti

#europe #brexit #trump #geopolítics

This FPA briefing with outstanding Professor Glyn Morgan felt like looking into a crystal ball where the moving timeline of project Europe passed before our eyes.

The rise and fall of American Europe highlights the geopolitical influences that are changing Europe at its core.

A “predatorial” Trumpian USA has broken the “American Europe that emerged post World War II , as well as the NATO we knew. Now Europe with Britain in it should be thinking about a ‘EUTO’ says the Professor of Political Science at Syracuse University.

From the rise of China and the new News forces - TikTok that is - to the geopolitical threats (with a possible trump invasion of Cuba in the next three months ) a new era has started where Europe is having to reshape the terms of their peace and prosperity

A compelling read. And an hypnotising speaker thank you Glyn Morgan
Moderated by #FPA director @deborah.bonetti

#europe #brexit #trump #geopolítics

While thunders and clashing swords were heard through Downing Street yesterday, we intercepted Sinn Féin’s top leaders heading to a meeting with the leaders of the nationalist parties the Scottish National Party @thesnp and @plaidcymruwales Plaid Cymru following their historic victory in the #localelections

Now forging a common front, the “Celtic cousins” are marching towards a referendum on independence from London

But first, they @michelle.oneill.sf @maryloumcdonaldsf and @sinn_fein stopped by @sixparkplace , where they briefed the #FPA — and - SWIPE SWIPE to the end- surprised our Director @deborah.bonetti with a special message in Irish to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

And we all second this 🎉

While thunders and clashing swords were heard through Downing Street yesterday, we intercepted Sinn Féin’s top leaders heading to a meeting with the leaders of the nationalist parties the Scottish National Party @thesnp and @plaidcymruwales Plaid Cymru following their historic victory in the #localelections

Now forging a common front, the “Celtic cousins” are marching towards a referendum on independence from London

But first, they @michelle.oneill.sf @maryloumcdonaldsf and @sinn_fein stopped by @sixparkplace , where they briefed the #FPA — and - SWIPE SWIPE to the end- surprised our Director @deborah.bonetti with a special message in Irish to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

And we all second this 🎉

Nature leads the way at Knepp @kneppwildland
— and we were guided by its visionary owner, Charlie Burrell @charlieknepp

A safari and estate like no other, where bucolic landscapes are shaped by the rhythms of the wild… by birds, and by beavers.
We spent the most inspiring day on a press trip, learning about pioneering Rewilding practices, and how working with nature can help build a more sustainable future. 🌿

The story of how Charlie Burrell and his wife Isabella Tree, transformed their failing, 400-year-old Knepp Estate in West Sussex from an unprofitable industrial farm into one of Europe’s most significant #biodiversity hotspots, is a book and a documentary titled #wilding , by Isabella Tree @isabella.tree

The ethos of Knepp was brought to the table at the Michelin-starred Knepp Wilding Kitchen — where eating has never felt so deliciously guilt-free, with dishes that are seasonal, organic, and truly circular. @kneppwildingkitchen

And then we went inside Knepp’s walled garden where “weeds” are the unlikely heroes — an essential part of the complexity and beauty of true wilderness, as Ecosystem Engineer, @charlie.harpur explained.

Thank you all and @annahford for having the FPA!
@maassbirgit @lostinthehomecounties @fzaffari @francescalombardo_author @zangaroantonella @joostdobber @giorgiascaturro

KneppEstate #Rewilding #restoringnature #SustainableFood NatureRecovery PressTrip

Nature leads the way at Knepp @kneppwildland
— and we were guided by its visionary owner, Charlie Burrell @charlieknepp

A safari and estate like no other, where bucolic landscapes are shaped by the rhythms of the wild… by birds, and by beavers.
We spent the most inspiring day on a press trip, learning about pioneering Rewilding practices, and how working with nature can help build a more sustainable future. 🌿

The story of how Charlie Burrell and his wife Isabella Tree, transformed their failing, 400-year-old Knepp Estate in West Sussex from an unprofitable industrial farm into one of Europe’s most significant #biodiversity hotspots, is a book and a documentary titled #wilding , by Isabella Tree @isabella.tree

The ethos of Knepp was brought to the table at the Michelin-starred Knepp Wilding Kitchen — where eating has never felt so deliciously guilt-free, with dishes that are seasonal, organic, and truly circular. @kneppwildingkitchen

And then we went inside Knepp’s walled garden where “weeds” are the unlikely heroes — an essential part of the complexity and beauty of true wilderness, as Ecosystem Engineer, @charlie.harpur explained.

Thank you all and @annahford for having the FPA!
@maassbirgit @lostinthehomecounties @fzaffari @francescalombardo_author @zangaroantonella @joostdobber @giorgiascaturro

KneppEstate #Rewilding #restoringnature #SustainableFood NatureRecovery PressTrip

A new world record was set today for @thelongest_tiramisu

The @guinnessworldrecords was broken with the most famous Italian dessert reaching a length of 440.6 m (1,445ft) - beating the previous record of 273.5m (897ft) set in Milan in 2019.

Our member @mirkoricci @complitaly_tv led a team of over 100 chefs who assembled bricks of #tiramisu at #chelseaoldtownhall using extraordinary amounts of ingredients:
99kg of coffee,
465kg of sugar,
1843kg of mascarpone,
152,000 savoiardi biscuits, or ladyfingers,
60kg of cocoa
348kg eggs

The judges measured the tiramisu with meticulous precision at different stages of the construction that took place live on site -in accordance with the rules.

The tiramisu feat was dedicated to the King and the royal family and supports the charity @eShareLife.

One year in the making the record was celebrated by a jubilant crowd.

A new world record was set today for @thelongest_tiramisu

The @guinnessworldrecords was broken with the most famous Italian dessert reaching a length of 440.6 m (1,445ft) - beating the previous record of 273.5m (897ft) set in Milan in 2019.

Our member @mirkoricci @complitaly_tv led a team of over 100 chefs who assembled bricks of #tiramisu at #chelseaoldtownhall using extraordinary amounts of ingredients:
99kg of coffee,
465kg of sugar,
1843kg of mascarpone,
152,000 savoiardi biscuits, or ladyfingers,
60kg of cocoa
348kg eggs

The judges measured the tiramisu with meticulous precision at different stages of the construction that took place live on site -in accordance with the rules.

The tiramisu feat was dedicated to the King and the royal family and supports the charity @eShareLife.

One year in the making the record was celebrated by a jubilant crowd.

Italian chefs in London are attempting a Guinness World Record for the longest #tiramisu ever. @thelongest_tiramisu

After winning @greatbritishbakedoff The Great British Bake Off, Giuseppe Dell’Anno @giuseppecooks will be among 100 star bakers getting hands-on with massive quantities of coffee, mascarpone, and traditional #savoiardi biscuits.

Proceeds from the world’s longest tiramisu will support food banks and projects by @esharelife.

FPA member Mirko Ricci @mirkoricci (@complitaly_tv) has launched the challenge @guinnessworldrecords

This weekend, judges will come down to Chelsea Old Town Hall to measure and -hopefully - certify the record for the world’s most beloved Italian dessert.

We went for a pre-taste at a special event held @italy.in.uk with maestro @iginio.massari

Official record 25-26 April 2026:
https://gotobeat.com/gig/the-longest-tiramisu-guinness-world-record-AP/

Italian chefs in London are attempting a Guinness World Record for the longest #tiramisu ever. @thelongest_tiramisu

After winning @greatbritishbakedoff The Great British Bake Off, Giuseppe Dell’Anno @giuseppecooks will be among 100 star bakers getting hands-on with massive quantities of coffee, mascarpone, and traditional #savoiardi biscuits.

Proceeds from the world’s longest tiramisu will support food banks and projects by @esharelife.

FPA member Mirko Ricci @mirkoricci (@complitaly_tv) has launched the challenge @guinnessworldrecords

This weekend, judges will come down to Chelsea Old Town Hall to measure and -hopefully - certify the record for the world’s most beloved Italian dessert.

We went for a pre-taste at a special event held @italy.in.uk with maestro @iginio.massari

Official record 25-26 April 2026:
https://gotobeat.com/gig/the-longest-tiramisu-guinness-world-record-AP/

All political eyes are on this very date on the calendar: 7 May as the #localelections are fast approaching.

While #keirstarmer is on the grill in Westminster for the #mandelsonfiles, his future as #primeminister may hinge on the outcome of what is seen as a key test of his leadership, in just a few weeks’ time.

⁉️So what is the likely scenario we will wake up to on 8 May?

Today our members had the opportunity to put their questions to the experts at
—> *Electoral Faultlines: May Elections Decoded* @yougovuk with:

* Sam Coates @samcoatessky Deputy Political Editor Sky News
* Dan Bloom Political Editor POLITICO @politico
* Patrick English, Head of Elections and Political and Social Data YouGov

YouGov presented fresh projections followed by a panel discussion on what the results could mean for the parties, for Westminster, and for the broader political moment.
A vital briefing for foreign correspondents covering #ukpolitics. Thank you all!

photos: @alexseale

All political eyes are on this very date on the calendar: 7 May as the #localelections are fast approaching.

While #keirstarmer is on the grill in Westminster for the #mandelsonfiles, his future as #primeminister may hinge on the outcome of what is seen as a key test of his leadership, in just a few weeks’ time.

⁉️So what is the likely scenario we will wake up to on 8 May?

Today our members had the opportunity to put their questions to the experts at
—> *Electoral Faultlines: May Elections Decoded* @yougovuk with:

* Sam Coates @samcoatessky Deputy Political Editor Sky News
* Dan Bloom Political Editor POLITICO @politico
* Patrick English, Head of Elections and Political and Social Data YouGov

YouGov presented fresh projections followed by a panel discussion on what the results could mean for the parties, for Westminster, and for the broader political moment.
A vital briefing for foreign correspondents covering #ukpolitics. Thank you all!

photos: @alexseale

Forget the global order. Or disorder. Think of a new “unordered world” where like artisans we need to “work out how we can survive chaos and completely reimagine how we deal with it”

📘insightful book launch *Surviving Chaos: Geopolitics when the Rules Fail* and exclusive first presentation at the FPA by author
Mark Leonard, Founder of think tank European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)
@deborah.bonetti

#booksbooksbooks #geopolítics #politics #trump #europe

Forget the global order. Or disorder. Think of a new “unordered world” where like artisans we need to “work out how we can survive chaos and completely reimagine how we deal with it”

📘insightful book launch *Surviving Chaos: Geopolitics when the Rules Fail* and exclusive first presentation at the FPA by author
Mark Leonard, Founder of think tank European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)
@deborah.bonetti

#booksbooksbooks #geopolítics #politics #trump #europe

The shocking Southport attack and the subsequent riots, fuelled by social media, have highlighted how misinformation and perilous anti-democratic propaganda can spread fast and brutally in the digital world.
Now, add Generative AI (#GenAI) to the mix, combine it with untraceable crypto payments for the authors of inflammatory posts, and the era of “synthetic propaganda” is complete.

❓How is AI-generated content impacting political debate and democracy?

The FPA invited two experts to find out !
#FPAbriefings moderated by journalist and FPA Committee member @sabrinaprovenzani

👩‍💻 Effie Webb @_effiewebb_ journalist at The Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) @thebureauinvestigates ). She unpacks the case of “Danny Bones”—an AI-generated rapper persona used for far-right propaganda and UK political campaigning.

👩‍🏫Dr Beatriz Lopes Buarque @dr_beatriz_buarque an LSE Fellow and expert in the “alt-right politics of truth.” She has led research into how social media algorithms, particularly on X, amplified racist conspiracy theories during the 2024 UK riots

#ai #democracy #riots

The shocking Southport attack and the subsequent riots, fuelled by social media, have highlighted how misinformation and perilous anti-democratic propaganda can spread fast and brutally in the digital world.
Now, add Generative AI (#GenAI) to the mix, combine it with untraceable crypto payments for the authors of inflammatory posts, and the era of “synthetic propaganda” is complete.

❓How is AI-generated content impacting political debate and democracy?

The FPA invited two experts to find out !
#FPAbriefings moderated by journalist and FPA Committee member @sabrinaprovenzani

👩‍💻 Effie Webb @_effiewebb_ journalist at The Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) @thebureauinvestigates ). She unpacks the case of “Danny Bones”—an AI-generated rapper persona used for far-right propaganda and UK political campaigning.

👩‍🏫Dr Beatriz Lopes Buarque @dr_beatriz_buarque an LSE Fellow and expert in the “alt-right politics of truth.” She has led research into how social media algorithms, particularly on X, amplified racist conspiracy theories during the 2024 UK riots

#ai #democracy #riots

The wait is over! We were honoured to welcome Robert Hardman for an #exclusive presentation at the FPA of his latest biography *Queen Elizabeth II: in Private. In Public. The Inside Story.*

To mark what would have been the 100th birthday of the longest-reigning monarch on 21 April, the bestselling royal author wrote what he described as “probably the most personal book about Her Majesty, #thequeen .”

“She remains endlessly fascinating… People still keep asking what she was really like, and I am trying to get to the essence of her character.”

From Donald Trump trying to make her reveal her favourite US president or best British prime minister — and the Queen masterfully not going there — to the drama surrounding Andrew, #Harry&Meghan, and #Brexit, what did Elizabeth II think of it all?

This was definitely a not-to-be-missed #press briefing for our international correspondents. And they went crazy for Robert Hardman!

And while her death spared the Queen from the spectacle of the Epstein files’ scandal, it did not diminish the respect and fascination the world had for her.

The wait is over! We were honoured to welcome Robert Hardman for an #exclusive presentation at the FPA of his latest biography *Queen Elizabeth II: in Private. In Public. The Inside Story.*

To mark what would have been the 100th birthday of the longest-reigning monarch on 21 April, the bestselling royal author wrote what he described as “probably the most personal book about Her Majesty, #thequeen .”

“She remains endlessly fascinating… People still keep asking what she was really like, and I am trying to get to the essence of her character.”

From Donald Trump trying to make her reveal her favourite US president or best British prime minister — and the Queen masterfully not going there — to the drama surrounding Andrew, #Harry&Meghan, and #Brexit, what did Elizabeth II think of it all?

This was definitely a not-to-be-missed #press briefing for our international correspondents. And they went crazy for Robert Hardman!

And while her death spared the Queen from the spectacle of the Epstein files’ scandal, it did not diminish the respect and fascination the world had for her.

Marking the 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday this April, Buckingham Palace opens the doors to her extraordinary wardrobe ✨

“Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style” brings together pieces that retrace her journey from princess to monarch — from off-duty elegance to dressing for the global stage during defining moments in Britain’s history. @theroyalfamily

From her wedding dress and solemn coronation to the unforgettable 007 moment at the London Olympics, the exhibition captures some of the most iconic chapters of her life. And in global #fashion

Each outfit, personally chosen by the longest-reigning and most admired monarch, reflects her timeless elegance, bold use of colour, and lasting influence on the fashion world.

We visited The King’s Gallery @royalcollectiontrust for a special preview of the exhibition, presented by curator Caroline de Guitaut.

#queenelizabeth #buckinghampalace #britishmonarchy #style

Marking the 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday this April, Buckingham Palace opens the doors to her extraordinary wardrobe ✨

“Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style” brings together pieces that retrace her journey from princess to monarch — from off-duty elegance to dressing for the global stage during defining moments in Britain’s history. @theroyalfamily

From her wedding dress and solemn coronation to the unforgettable 007 moment at the London Olympics, the exhibition captures some of the most iconic chapters of her life. And in global #fashion

Each outfit, personally chosen by the longest-reigning and most admired monarch, reflects her timeless elegance, bold use of colour, and lasting influence on the fashion world.

We visited The King’s Gallery @royalcollectiontrust for a special preview of the exhibition, presented by curator Caroline de Guitaut.

#queenelizabeth #buckinghampalace #britishmonarchy #style

A sumptuous anniversary at one of the most majestic stately homes in the United Kingdom: Castle Howard @castle_howard

This week saw the opening of *Staging the Baroque: Vanbrugh at Castel Howard*, a fascinating exhibition marking 300 years since the death of Sir John Vanbrugh, hailed as the “rockstar of the English Baroque”, the architect who designed this grand country house, also seen on screen in #Bridgerton and #bridesheaderevisited

We were treated to a wonderful day in York, where we met architect Roz Barr @roz_barr_architects_ltd who curated the exhibition, showcasing remarkable materials that tell the story of how Vanbrugh came to design Castle Howard and his relationship with his patron, Charles Howard, 3rd Earl of Carlisle.

We also had the exclusive opportunity of a tour guided by historian Christopher Ridgway, long-time curator of Castle Howard holding the key to its many stories.

A special thank you to The Hon. Nick Howard @recidivist17 who still lives in the Castle with his wife Victoria, and who delighted us with wonderful family anecdotes.

#britishhistory #castles_oftheworld

A sumptuous anniversary at one of the most majestic stately homes in the United Kingdom: Castle Howard @castle_howard

This week saw the opening of *Staging the Baroque: Vanbrugh at Castel Howard*, a fascinating exhibition marking 300 years since the death of Sir John Vanbrugh, hailed as the “rockstar of the English Baroque”, the architect who designed this grand country house, also seen on screen in #Bridgerton and #bridesheaderevisited

We were treated to a wonderful day in York, where we met architect Roz Barr @roz_barr_architects_ltd who curated the exhibition, showcasing remarkable materials that tell the story of how Vanbrugh came to design Castle Howard and his relationship with his patron, Charles Howard, 3rd Earl of Carlisle.

We also had the exclusive opportunity of a tour guided by historian Christopher Ridgway, long-time curator of Castle Howard holding the key to its many stories.

A special thank you to The Hon. Nick Howard @recidivist17 who still lives in the Castle with his wife Victoria, and who delighted us with wonderful family anecdotes.

#britishhistory #castles_oftheworld

The n1 tip for an investigative journalist is #followthemoney
But the path of money is at new alarming new level of evasiveness. and that we doesn’t often break the news.

#crypto #stablecoin are <<astonishingly quickly developing as a method for all hostile actors to move wealth outside the scrutiny of the system that we’ve built up>> tells us Oliver Bullough, bestselling author of Moneyland who came to the FPA to discuss his new book —> *Everybody Loves Our Dollars:How Money Laundering Won*

The briefing and q&a @olbullough @deborah.bonetti were insightful and essential to understand how money spins around the laundry…

#cryptocurrency #moneylaundering

The n1 tip for an investigative journalist is #followthemoney
But the path of money is at new alarming new level of evasiveness. and that we doesn’t often break the news.

#crypto #stablecoin are <<astonishingly quickly developing as a method for all hostile actors to move wealth outside the scrutiny of the system that we’ve built up>> tells us Oliver Bullough, bestselling author of Moneyland who came to the FPA to discuss his new book —> *Everybody Loves Our Dollars:How Money Laundering Won*

The briefing and q&a @olbullough @deborah.bonetti were insightful and essential to understand how money spins around the laundry…

#cryptocurrency #moneylaundering

We dig into the Italian star dessert, the legendary #Tiramisu, to highlight the work of @esharelife Foundation supporting vulnerable communities in disadvantaged areas.

A sweet treat and a challenge that is both charitable and historic as donations will be raised by a team of “brave” chefs trying to break the Guinness World Record with the longest tiramisu. Ever. @guinnessworldrecords

You can be part of history, it’s a piece of cake. And literally. All you have to do is eat tiramisu: Have one slice or a 2 kg tray!
for orders www.longesttiramisu.uk @thelongest_tiramisu

While you are here, head to comments and let us know if you will be covering this bold and delicious story.
We can connect you with the intrepid chefs @mirkoricci @complitaly_tv attempting the record ahead of the official event on 25–26 April at Chelsea Old Town Hall #London

We dig into the Italian star dessert, the legendary #Tiramisu, to highlight the work of @esharelife Foundation supporting vulnerable communities in disadvantaged areas.

A sweet treat and a challenge that is both charitable and historic as donations will be raised by a team of “brave” chefs trying to break the Guinness World Record with the longest tiramisu. Ever. @guinnessworldrecords

You can be part of history, it’s a piece of cake. And literally. All you have to do is eat tiramisu: Have one slice or a 2 kg tray!
for orders www.longesttiramisu.uk @thelongest_tiramisu

While you are here, head to comments and let us know if you will be covering this bold and delicious story.
We can connect you with the intrepid chefs @mirkoricci @complitaly_tv attempting the record ahead of the official event on 25–26 April at Chelsea Old Town Hall #London

Visiting the home and studios of one of the most acclaimed and beloved artists of the 20th century, Henry Moore. We previewed the redevelopment of the Sheep Field Barn at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens ahead of its opening to the public on 1 April.

A truly exclusive opportunity to delve into the natural environment that #henrymoore called home, and where he created his iconic work until the end of his life.

A group of international #fpamembers and uk journalists were guided by the architects @dsdha_architecture @dsaunt behind this state-of-the-art, sustainable project, which now houses exhibition spaces, studios, and learning facilities in Hertfordshire. The architecture is modest and frugal, yet breathtaking—truthful to the artist’s spirit and passion for art and education.

A mesmerising chance to encounter the artist’s monumental sculptures, scattered across the landscape, as we were guided by representatives of the @henrymooreinstitute @henrymoorestudios who keep his legacy—and many anecdotes—alive while continuing to inspire, educate, and support new generations of artists and art lovers.

Visiting the home and studios of one of the most acclaimed and beloved artists of the 20th century, Henry Moore. We previewed the redevelopment of the Sheep Field Barn at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens ahead of its opening to the public on 1 April.

A truly exclusive opportunity to delve into the natural environment that #henrymoore called home, and where he created his iconic work until the end of his life.

A group of international #fpamembers and uk journalists were guided by the architects @dsdha_architecture @dsaunt behind this state-of-the-art, sustainable project, which now houses exhibition spaces, studios, and learning facilities in Hertfordshire. The architecture is modest and frugal, yet breathtaking—truthful to the artist’s spirit and passion for art and education.

A mesmerising chance to encounter the artist’s monumental sculptures, scattered across the landscape, as we were guided by representatives of the @henrymooreinstitute @henrymoorestudios who keep his legacy—and many anecdotes—alive while continuing to inspire, educate, and support new generations of artists and art lovers.

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