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  • Businesses push for British sport expertise in Russia

    UK Sport and Tourism Minister Hugh Robertson was in St Petersburg to promote the London 2012 legacy.

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

  • Sport deal cements UK-Russia links

    UK and Russia have signed a landmark accord which will see the two Olympic hosts deepen co-operation across a range of sporting activity.

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

  • London 2012 Olympic Legacy exhibition in the heart of Beirut

    British Ambassador Tom Fletcher opened an art exhibition marking the legacy of the London 2012 games that will go on for decades.

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

  • Premiere of the film "Be Inspired" in Kyiv about London 2012

    On 22 May 2013 the British Embassy Kyiv together with Media sport agency organised the press launch of the film "Be inspired".

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

  • London 2012 volunteers win outstanding contribution award

    Games Makers recognised for their welcoming nature and team spirit.

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

  • British High Commission hosts touch rugby tournament

    On Friday 17th May, the British High Commission hosted the Second Annual Touch Rugby Tournament.

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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

  • David Cameron visits Sochi

    Prime Minister David Cameron flew in for talks with President Vladimir Putin in Sochi, host city of the 2014 Winter Olympics.

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

  • Have your say on your sector’s relationship with the EU

    Survey launched to discover how the European Union helps the UK

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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

  • DCMS IT issues resolved

    Problems receiving and sending emails fixed.

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

  • Campaign to get women and girls active kick-starts today

    Bury chosen to pilot scheme to change sporting habits of females

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

  • New non-executive directors appointed to the DCMS board

    Ruby McGregor-Smith and Ajay Chowdhury have been appointed as non-executive directors to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) board by Culture Secretary Maria Miller.

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

  • Part-time Pro-Consul needed at the British Embassy in Santiago

    The British Embassy is recruiting a Part-time Pro-Consul; the starting date of the position is on 17 June, 2013

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

  • Mark Hanson reappointed as a board member of UK Sport for a second term

    Hugh Robertson, Minister for Sport and the Olympics has reappointed Mark Hanson as a board member of UK Sport until March 2016.

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

  • Rise in number of children playing sport

    Latest Taking Part figures show increase in sport participation as London 2012 excitement grew.

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

  • Britain’s biggest music festival: a summer of free community concerts

    Communities Minister Don Foster has announced that 250 free concerts will go ahead this summer, featuring the best of local musical talent.

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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

  • British Embassy Dublin, Ireland: Early May closing

    The British Embassy in Dublin will be closed on Monday 6 May for the Early May public holiday

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