The foreign languages the United Kingdom needs to become a truly global nation.

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.

Applicants for the Future Leaders Connect programme reveal their top global priorities and changing attitudes to leadership.

New research has found that promoting a nation’s culture and political ideals on the global stage brings significant economic and strategic advantages.

Over two thirds of young British adults believe a global outlook is essential, yet many have no foreign languages or international experience.

Martin Rose gives a personal take on the importance of our national tradition of independent organisations, associations, and clubs to the UK’s culture and international influence.