Financial sustainability of the British Council

Public Accounts Committee Open Inquiry
Opened: 24 Apr 2026 Parliament page
The British Council is an executive non-departmental public body sponsored by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Founded 90 years ago, the Council has a well-established history in promoting UK culture, education and the English language across the globe. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the British Council saw a steep … Read more
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2026
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Helena Vega-Lozano · Foreign and Commonwealth Office Nick Dyer · Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office Scott McDonald · British Council