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Ahead of high-profile visits to China and India, UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced a boost to English language learning, teaching and training facilities for people throughout the world. We will help develop a new website to deliver that goal.
January
Students at British Council India
Call for bids
As part of the Prime Minister’s Initiative, £2million worth of funding opportunities are now available for higher education institutions. We're seeking bids from the UK higher education sector to develop and build bi-lateral international partnerships.
December
Gordon Brown at the launch of the UKIERI Awards in India
Our work in Russia

We have suspended our operations in St Petersburg and Ekaterinburg following a significant worsening of the situation for us in Russia. ‘Our greatest concern is for the safety of our Russian staff’ said Martin Davidson, Chief Executive.

January
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