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  • Olympic Roundup - Thursday 26 July

    Today's look at Foreign Office activity and the events taking place in and around the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Human rights and the Olympic and Paralympic Games

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne spoke about human rights and the Olympic and Paralympic Games today

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chilean ministers tour the Olympic park

    Minister for Latin America Jeremy Browne visited the Olympic park with President of Chile Sebastian Pinera and Minister for Foreign Affairs Alfredo Moreno on 19 October.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Awards already being won at Olympic Park, nine months before games begin

    The Velodrome, which was designed by Hopkins Architects on behalf of the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), has been awarded the Prime Minister…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • GREAT campaign launches in Rio de Janeiro

    2016 Olympic host city celebrates best of British

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Hunt hails 'world class' Olympic build as UK business gears up for 2012

    Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said the Olympic Park will stand as "the best possible advertisement for UK plc" in 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Olympic legacy: a year of progress towards lasting change

    Almost £10 billion economic boost and an upsurge in volunteering show strong progress against London 2012 legacy commitments.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Embassy celebrates one year since Erick Barrondo won Guatemala’s first Olympic medal

    And is organizing a 5 Kms Race

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Olympic football will be "boost for Scotland"

    The Olympics are set to kick off in Scotland this summer with Hampden playing host to eight Olympic football matches this summer, including …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Olympic Velodrome up for RIBA Stirling Prize

    London 2012 venue and Lottery-funded cultural projects in running for top architecture award.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • London 2012 test event tickets on sale

    BMX, basketball and beach volleyball will be among the ‘London Prepares’ series.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Business leaders join Ministers to hail Olympic boost for UK economy

    Ministers today vowed to capitalise on the success of the Olympics by working with UK firms to realise an international business legacy that…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Olympic Roundup - Saturday 11 August & Sunday 12 August

    A look at Foreign Office activity and the events taking place in and around the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Olympic Champions witness further £6 million investment in 2012 legacy at Lee Valley White Water Centre

    Maria Miller officially opens extension to London 2012 venue.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • London 2012 spurs British firms to go for gold in Rio

    London’s successful summer of sport has put UK firms in the box seat to win 2014 FIFA World Cup and Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games** …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • MOD civilian turns Olympic Games Maker

    The Armed Forces weren't the only ones to work flat out at the Olympics, scores of MOD civilians also gave up their holidays to volunteer. MOD civil servant Lorraine McBride joined the press operations team at Horse Guards Parade for...

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Five Things I Like about Brazil and Five Other Things

    Ambassador Alan Charlton spoke at Cultura Inglesa about his experience in Brazil

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 1948 Olympic track brought up to date

    Sports Minister Hugh Robertson reopens renovated Herne Hill Velodrome.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Global Business Summit: Infrastructure

    Speech by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles at the Global Business Summit

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Celebrations come to Cardiff

    Plans to include Cardiff in the 2012 celebrations

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government