United Kingdom

As British Council launches its Cultural Protection Fund to protect cultural heritage at threat from destruction, Stephen Stenning explains why it matters so much to preserve heritage.

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.

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

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.

Ukraine looks towards a European future but first the country must transform its education system and support its universities in exile. The UK can do much more to help.

50 years after his death, a report examines the lessons that tomorrow's world leaders can learn from a statesman who understood the power of persuasion.

A new report suggests great opportunities for India and the UK from forging a closer partnership, starting with culture and education. But evidence suggests the UK will have to up its game.

Shakespeare is taught in half the world's classrooms. At the launch of a major programme of celebrations, we reveal how a man dead for 400 years is still the UK's greatest ambassador abroad.

Research report: how stronger educational and cultural ties can help to unlock the full potential of the UK-India relationship.

Following the summer’s Ashes triumph and with the UK hosting the Rugby World Cup, we look at how sport can help further the UK’s international influence.