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Conclusion 20

18th Report - The financial sustainability of the British Council Published 30 Oct 2026

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Conclusion (the committee's words)
In August 2025, the British Council submitted a new turnaround plan to the FCDO. The plan is expected to deliver £306 million of benefits by 2029–30 through a combination of restructuring activity, revenue growth initiatives and asset sales. The largest component of the forecast improvement is £172 million from restructuring and efficiency projects.47

From: Public Accounts Committee, 18th Report - The financial sustainability of the British Council (HC 100), 30 October 2026

Government response

Government response awaited: deadline 30 December 2026.