London Fashion Week underlines the UK's strength in fashion. We look at what clothing does for the UK's influence and prosperity and the enduring links between fashion and soft power.

Research report: how Shakespeare is viewed around the globe and the role his work can play to support the UK’s soft power.

March 2016: This report charts the health of language teaching in England.

To mark international women’s day, a new essay collection looks at the experience of women in different countries and uncovers a set of common problems they still face around the world.

A book of essays looks at the power of dialogue in times of insecurity and conflict and suggests that engagement has never been more important.

A new British Council report shows how international experience develops skills which benefit individuals, employers, and the UK economy.