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  • Post-Olympic tourism revolution

    Jeremy Hunt announces new strategy to boost visitors by building on London 2012 success.

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

  • Bells mark start of the 2012 Games

    Big Ben was among the bells that rang in unison around the UK at 8.12am today.

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

  • DCMS cuts quangos

    Nineteen public bodies to be abolished or reformed.

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

  • UK and China agree new People to People dialogue

    Jeremy Hunt and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao discuss closer cultural ties on eve of key summit.

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

  • Jeremy Hunt sets out plans to boost 2012 tourism legacy - an end to boring boundary signs

    First steps to introduce a new type of tourist signing in England

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

  • Boring boundary signs to be revamped

    First steps to introduce new tourist signage to boost 2012 tourism legacy.

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

  • British celebrities invite the world to visit Britain

    Global TV campaign kicks off four-year marketing programme.

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

  • UK already making the most of the Olympic opportunity

    Initial findings show GREAT campaign is helping to make UK the “top of mind” destination for investment and tourism.

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

  • Fashion is GREAT – menswear showcase begins

    Alexa Chung and David Gandy strike a pose on Savile Row.

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

  • Games boost interest from abroad

    Hugh Robertson welcomes study that shows Chinese and Indians are more likely to want to visit Britain as a result of London 2012.

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

  • Top chef praises entrepreneurial opportunities in UK

    French cooking legend Raymond Blanc launches film for GREAT campaign.

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

  • Brits called on to ‘share your Great Britain’

    VisitBritain launch new phase of marketing campaign.

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

  • Nine communities kick start Olympic-styled school sports competition

    National competition will revolutionize school sport.

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

  • Celebrate iconic live performance during ‘music is GREAT week’

    Compilation pulls together the best of British live music.

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

  • The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee – plan ahead for a fantastic weekend

    People all over the United Kingdom will be celebrating The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee over the extended bank holiday weekend.

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

  • Oxford Street launches Great British Fashion Flag Showcase

    Iconic high street kick starts Diamond Jubilee celebrations

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

  • Best of British culinary talent celebrated at Downing Street

    Number 10 launches Food is GREAT.

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

  • ‘Food is GREAT’: best of British celebrated at Downing Street

    The best of British culinary talent will be on show at 10 Downing Street tonight, at reception to launch part of a campaign to promote Britain overseas.

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

  • Red Tape Challenge turns spotlight on recreation sector

    Government asks sport, heritage, gambling and lottery industries to name and shame regulations they want to scrap.

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

  • GREAT campaign launches in Tokyo

    On 10 April, Culture Minister Jeremy Hunt, Olympic wrestling gold medallist Saori Yoshida and actors Masachika Ichimura and Anne Suzuki launched the GREAT campaign at the iconic Shibuya crossing in Japan's capital.

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