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the royal mile, Edinburgh

Culture matters

Why culture should be at the heart of future public policy.

As others see us

Culture, attraction and soft power.

1.4-1.5 million men from India served for Britain in the war. Photo of wounded Indian soldiers in a French village courtesy of Imperial War Museum.

Remember the world as well as the war

Why the global reach and enduring legacy of the First World War still matter today.

Languages for the future 2013

The 2013 edition of which languages the UK needs most and why.

Influence and attraction

Culture and the race for soft power in the 21st century.

Voices of the people

Culture, conflict and change in North Africa.

The English effect

The impact of English, what it’s worth to the UK and why it matters to the world.

Trust pays

How international cultural relationships build trust in the UK and underpin the success of the UK economy.

Culture at work

The value of intercultural skills in the workplace.

Culture means business

How international cultural relationships contribute to increased trade and competitiveness for the UK.

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