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.

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.

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

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.