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Champions from across the world of sport lead the New Year Honours List 2022.
The Prime Minister and Culture Secretary have announced that the Government will provide £232 million to support Team GB and ParalympicsGB athletes prepare for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Culture Secretary reinforces UK Government’s position on the participation of Russia and Belarus in international sport.
The Prime Minister congratulated swimmers Adam Peaty and Jazz Carlin who won gold and silver medals respectively at the Rio Olympic Games.
The Prime Minister spoke to athletes following the World Athletics and Para Athletics Championships 2017 at a reception in Downing Street.
Arena Group used UK government export advice and support to build on its success at London 2012 and secure business with other sports projects.
New arrangement signed by Greg Hands will open up major contracts to UK businesses and offer sporting expertise from London 2012.
Britain’s successful ‘Summer of Sport‘ delivered an initial £2.5 billion boost in foreign direct investment (FDI) over the past year.
The Prime Minister welcomed leading British athletes from the World Para Athletics and the World Athletics Championships to Downing Street.
Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne spoke about human rights and the Olympic and Paralympic Games today
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Soldiers with the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) at Imjin Barracks in Innsworth had an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete with three Olympic athletes from Malawi last week.
After winning Olympic gold in London 2012, Army officer Captain Heather Stanning has hung up her oars and returned to her beloved Army. Interview by Lorraine McBride.
In an exclusive interview with First News, the PM says he hopes to harness the attention around London 2012 to tackle global hunger and malnutrition.
"You have not just helped make London 2012 happen, you have put a smile on the nation's face."
Olympic gold medallist and Ashes hero to promote Britain’s passion for sport to the world.
Personnel from all three Services are preparing for their duties as flag-raisers during the 100 Team Welcome and 805 Victory Ceremonies due to take place over the course of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Throughout 2012, faith communities - as part of the government-backed, A Year of Service - have been leading a series of volunteering days.
Foreign Secretary William Hague describes the UK as one of the best places to live, work, visit and do business with in an article marking 500 days to the London Olympics.
"For me, that vision is about buildings, about people, about sport and about the economy, about legacy and inspiration for the future - and I want us to break records on every one."
With Great Britain’s cyclists dominating the field at the 2008 Olympics they can rightly expect the very best in terms of funding and coaching…
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