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  • Overseas bookmakers to pay horseracing levy

    Amendment to remote gambling Bill will see British Horseracing sector thrive

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

  • Battle Back veterans win golfing trophy

    A team of Battle Back veterans has retained the Captain Pietsch golfing trophy by beating the US's Wounded Warriors.

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

  • £10m government funding for 2014 Tour de France

    Organising committee set up to manage 'Grand Depart' of world famous bike race.

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

  • Top athletes give back over 4,000 days to community sport

    UK Sport reveals how 2012 Olympic and Paralympic sports stars are helping to inspire a generation.

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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

  • Spending Round 2015/16 - full details of funding for DCMS bodies published

    How DCMS funding will be allocated to our bodies over coming years.

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

  • Winter sports get extra funding in run up to next Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games

    £443,200 extra cash for British teams to help medal push in 2014.

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement: Sporting legacy

    Delivered by Minister of State for Sport and Tourism, Rt Hon Hugh Robertson

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

  • Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council

    Ministerial Written Statement by the Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries, Ed Vaizey

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

  • Balance of Competences Review

    Ministerial Written Statement by Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Maria Miller

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

  • New chairs for UK Sport and Sport England appointed

    Sports Minister Hugh Robertson announces appointment of Rod Carr CBE as chair of UK Sport, and Nick Bitel as chair of Sport England.

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

  • Young UK athletes compete in Brazil

    Students take part in exchange programme with 2016 Olympics hosts.

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

  • Culture Secretary sees top women’s sportsteam in action

    Maria Miller sees Arsenal Ladies defeat German champions Potsdam.

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement: the sporting legacy of London 2012

    Tuesday 18 September 2012 The Government are determined to deliver on the commitment to “Inspire a Generation” and secure a lasting sporting…

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

  • £20m to get more college students playing sport

    Sport Makers to be appointed across the country. Tens of thousands of students in further education are set to benefit from improved opportunities…

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

  • A journey of discovery

    The London 2012 Paralympic Games begins with a science-inspired, wonder-filled opening ceremony

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

  • Olympic hockey pitch unveiled

    Hugh Robertson joins leading sports figures to see the state of the art venue in action.

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

  • Weymouth and Portland witnesses sailing history

    Team GB’s Sailing team has a historic day by the seaside.

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

  • UK hosts Commonwealth sports ministers on eve of London 2012

    Hugh Robertson joins colleagues to discuss connection between sport, development and peace.

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

  • One month to go until Paralympic Games begin

    Tickets still available for greatest ever Paralympics.

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