November 2026

From Familiarity to Trust: Why Arts and Creative Industries Matter for the UK's Soft Power

At a time of increasing geopolitical uncertainty and competition for global influence, investing in cultural relations and the creative industries is not a peripheral activity.

  • Arts and culture
  • Architecture
  • Creative economy
  • Cultural heritage
  • Fashion
  • Film
  • Literature
  • Music
  • Theatre and dance
  • Visual arts
  • Cultural relations
  • Soft power
  • United Kingdom
  • Insight article
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October 2026

The Economic Value of English: Mexico

The first report in the Economic Value of English series examines policy alignment, stakeholder views and the role of English in Mexico’s education and work sectors.

  • Language learning
  • English
  • Economy and prosperity
  • Skills and employability
  • Americas
  • Research report

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