A decade of opportunity for an ambitious Global Britain
New report from the British Council APPG calls for an ambitious, sophisticated and well-funded soft power strategy to support UK trade, diplomacy and leadership over the next decade.
Economy and prosperity
Global Britain in a competitive age
Alistair MacDonald, Senior Policy Advisor at the British Council considers the implications of the Integrated Review for the UK’s soft power.
Arts, Culture and Development – The Tricky Balancing Act
A new thought piece written by The Change Collective to explore the links between UK arts and international development from a practitioner’s point of view.
The UK and Australia: Old friendships, new opportunities
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.
Creative and Cultural Districts in Thailand
A study of four creative districts in Thailand, focusing on the unique features of their creative ecosystems and the interlinks between hubs and neighbourhoods.
Harry Potter and the drivers of trust
Why Harry Potter is a leading emissary of British attractiveness and values, and his little-known link with the British Council.
On trust
New British Council research explores the importance of trust to the UK's future prosperity. Alice Campbell-Cree, author of the report, discusses the findings.
Connecting Creative Communities: Creative hubs in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia & the Philippines
Connecting Creative Communities highlights the challenges creative hubs face, the impact they make and the ways they operate in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Activist to entrepreneur: the role of social enterprise in supporting women's empowerment
July 2017: We shed light on the growing role that social enterprise is playing in support of women’s empowerment.
Culture: Building resilient communities
Research report: the Edinburgh International Culture Summit report.