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Conclusion 24

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

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Conclusion (the committee's words)
The British Council’s turnaround plan relies heavily on restructuring activity, with £172 million of the £306 million forecast benefits expected to come from restructuring and efficiency projects. These changes include workforce reductions, country office closures and a programme of asset disposals.54

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.