United Kingdom

The British Council’s Chief Executive in conversation with Australia’s High Commissioner to the UK on culture, trade and the future of the relationship between these two nations.

Director Germany, Paul Smith shares his insights of the country and explores how the past informs the views and hopes of the next generations.

A report on the current state of language learning by boys in UK schools.

Research series: our annual survey of primary and secondary schools in England, finding out about the current state of language teaching and learning.

Mona Lotten, Head of Policy Insight at the British Council discusses the impact of COVID-19 on soft power relationships with Jonathan McClory, Portland.

After landmark votes, the links between Ireland and Northern Ireland are in the spotlight. Ciarán Devane introduces a timely book on the ties between Britain and Ireland.

Kate Ewart-Biggs, the British Council’s Director, Global Network Team, writes a deeply personal and moving insight into three generations of her family.

Sonia Boyle was announced as our next representative at the Venice Art Biennale, and we take a look at the UK’s complex but important place in the rich culture of Europe.

New research points the way to a greater focus on the international reach of the UK’s nations and regions, and the benefits to them of the UK’s global cultural engagement.

Boys in the UK are under-performing when it comes to learning foreign languages. We look at why this matters, and what can be done to improve it.