English in Europe
New evidence suggests that English will continue to be the lingua franca in the EU after Brexit.
United Kingdom
Peace and beyond
20 years on from the Good Friday/Belfast Agreement we look at the role of civil society in building trust and reconciliation, and what can be learned for peace processes everywhere.
Crossing Points: UK-Poland
Essay collection: as Poland celebrates 100 years since the restoration of its independence, the British Council publishes a book of essays of the Anglo-Polish relationship.
Women, Power and Politics in the UK: What’s changed in 100 years? A study commemorating 100 years of women’s right to vote
This report was commissioned to reflect upon the advances that have been made for women's political participation, power and leadership in the four nations of the UK.
The value of cultural relations
A literature review on Soft Power, Cultural Relations, and Cultural and Public Diplomacy explores the meanings of terms which are often confused by looking at their history and practice.
Crossing Points: UK-Germany
Essay collection: the new British Council collection of essays, ‘Crossing Points’, has been written by eight authors for the ‘UK/Germany 2018’ season.
Languages for the future
The foreign languages the United Kingdom needs to become a truly global nation.
Which foreign languages will be most important for the UK post-Brexit?
A new report looks at the state of British foreign language learning and the priority languages for the UK’s future.
The UK’s next generation
Over two thirds of young British adults believe a global outlook is essential, yet many have no foreign languages or international experience.
Next Generation UK
The UK’s decision to leave the EU has left many young people feeling uncertain about the future.