British Council

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We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.

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Have you heard of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott?

He had a surprisingly big hand in shaping what Britain looks like today. And with his birthday falling on 9 November 1880, it feels like a good day to look at just how much of Britain carries his mark.

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Disinformation. Misinformation. Malinformation. What’s the difference?

Join #YouthConnectLive as we unpack these terms and share practical tips for spotting misleading content.

Find out more: bit.ly/4kq3iwg

Two young people looking at a smartphone, promoting a British Council event on understanding online information disorder.

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🪔 Sending #Diwali greetings to all our colleagues and friends celebrating around the world.

#Diwali2026 #HappyDiwali

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Congratulations to the winners of The International Audio Drama Competition 2026, a partnership between the BBC World Service and the British Council.

Finegan Kruckemeyer (Australia) for Here, on a High Hill and Idi Nasiru (Nigeria) for Aisha’s Horizon.

Three individuals stand in front of a BBC News and British Council backdrop, two holding clear awards and smiling.

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We did it – we set a @GWR title!

Thank you to the 153,862 readers in 92 countries and territories who took part in our attempt to assemble the most people reading online in 12 hours.

Part of @Literacy_Trust Take 10 to Read campaign.

#Take10GoesGlobal

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