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  • Olympic canoe slalom course opened by HRH The Princess Royal

    First purpose built 2012 venue open for community use ahead of the Games.

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

  • Prime Minister lights up Olympic Stadium for the first time

    Local school children join PM for milestone moment on 2012 day.

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

  • Olympic Stadium on track

    Finishing touches made to Olympic Stadium track as IAAF officials come to town.

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

  • Sport stars get behind Olympic hunger summit

    Olympic double gold medallist Mo Farah, Olympic great Haile Gebrselassie and football legend Pele join the PM and Vice President of Brazil in a push to tackle global hunger ahead of the next Olympics in 2016. External sit…

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

  • PM appoints Seb Coe as Olympics legacy ambassador

    Lord Coe will advise the Prime Minister on how best to secure the long-term benefits of hosting the Games.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s speech at UKTI manufacturing conference

    The Deputy Prime Minister made a speech at a UKTI manufacturing conference on 10 August 2012.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister celebrates GB success with community champions

    The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has invited 12 guests to attend the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics on Sunday evening.

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

  • Olympic legacy in Manchester hailed by Nick Clegg

    The Deputy PM visits talented sporting youngsters at the National Cycling Centre and Moss Side Gym.

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

  • Olympics Legacy Minister returns to Weymouth and Portland and supports local business

    Bob Neill, Olympics Legacy and Growth Minister, visits Weymouth and Portland on Tuesday, 7 August to watch sailing events on the Nothe. This…

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister hails lasting Olympic legacy in Manchester

    The Deputy Prime Minister has hailed the impact of London 2012 in creating a lasting sporting legacy in Manchester, on a visit to the city.

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

  • There and back again: a Chinese Olympian's tale

    Sixty-four years after he first set foot in the UK to play Olympic basketball for his country, Mr Wu Chengzhang has returned: and this time, it’s personal.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s speech at the Global Business Summit on Energy

    The Deputy Prime Minister gave a speech on the green economy at the Global Business Summit on Energy on 6 August 2012.

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

  • Minister visits National Football Museum

    Bob Neill, Olympics Legacy and Growth Minister, visited Manchester last week as the Olympic action kicked off at Old Trafford.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets with Nigerian Minister for Petroleum Resources

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham met with the Honourable Minister for Petroleum Resources of Nigeria Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke to discuss the potential of the Nigerian oil and gas sector.

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

  • British Business Embassy creative content day

    Stella McCartney and James Bond Producer lead creative charge.

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

  • Funding boost for Sheffield’s roads

    Sheffield's roads are set for a major upgrade after up to £1.2 billion of government funding announced.

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

  • World gets ready for spectacular opening of London 2012

    Prime Minister welcomes opportunity to show the best of Britain in a Games like no other.

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

  • Olympic Torch arrives at Downing Street

    Flame greeted by cheering crowds at the heart of Government.

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

  • £19.4 million Olympic legacy boost for grassroots sports clubs

    377 community sports projects across England will benefit.

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

  • New Great Western franchise to deliver new express trains

    Extra local services on the Truro to Falmouth, Par to Newquay and the Severn Beach Lines added to 15 year Great Western franchise.

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