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Find out about key moments in our history, from 1934 to the present. Visit British Council history website.

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Press room

We can provide all the necessary details for your article or review through our press releases, including background information on our international work, history and strategy.

We organise press conferences for varied programme of educational, cultural and scientific events. We can also organise interviews with experts in education and science, writers, artists and other British Council guests and partners.

Press releases

Need information fast? Need ideas for an article? Our press releases can offer information and inspiration through details of our current and forthcoming events. Find out more...
UK Creative Leaders: Leanne Wright and Robbie Walters, artists/designers - Image © Tim Hall

Facts and figures

We offer a potted history of our audience and activities, including historical facts and quickfix statistics. Find out more...
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British Embassy

British Embassy Press and Public Affairs section

FCO website

Information on all aspects of UK foreign policy

VisitBritain website

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