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.

As the Edinburgh Festival approaches, Alistair MacDonald explains how the city became a centre of world culture and the lessons about openness that can be learned from its golden age.

In the British Council Annual Lecture, Sir Ciarán Devane discusses the importance of cultural connections, and some of his predictions for the big issues of tomorrow.

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.