Image of globe in someones hands
February 2019

Development aid and national interests

A new report calls for closer alignment of the UK’s aid spending with its foreign policy goals.

  • International development
  • Soft power
  • Trust and dialogue
  • United Kingdom
  • Insight article
Photograph of George Orwell
February 2019

With apologies to Mr Orwell

A discovery in the British Council’s archives throws new light on its relationship with Orwell.

  • Arts and culture
  • Literature
  • United Kingdom
  • Insight article
January 2019

The beautiful game

A new report highlights the economic and social impact of the Premier League and its clubs to the UK.

  • Soft power
  • Insight article
Image of woman smiling
January 2019

Backstops to optimism?

As Europe’s attention focuses on Ireland, the latest British Council research reveals the hopes and fears of young people on both sides of the border.

  • Youth voices
  • Insight article
January 2019

Culture: The bedrock of nations

With global affairs are increasingly influenced by populism and identity politics, Paul Smith examines the vital importance of culture in international relations.

  • Arts and culture
  • Cultural relations
  • Insight article
Image of MP’s and guests at the award ceremony
December 2018

Internationalism in schools

MPs celebrate schools offering international opportunities for their pupils.

  • Education
  • Schools and teachers
  • Insight article

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