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  • London 2012 forecast to come in almost £400m under budget

    The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games is set to come in under budget, according to the Government’s final quarterly economic report.

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

  • Sixteen more projects receive support through the Innovation in Giving Fund

    Sixteen cutting edge projects are to receive financial support from the Cabinet Office's Innovation in Giving Fund.

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

  • LOCOG and the London Legacy Development Corporation begin Olympic Park handover

    Centrepiece of Games handed over on 22nd October 2012.

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  • British Virgin Islands flag flies at Eland House

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has raised the flag of the British Virgin Islands outside the Department for Communities and Local Government…

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

  • 900K overseas visitors watch football

    Survey highlights impact of ‘the beautiful game’ on tourism.

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

  • Big Lottery Fund Board Members appointed

    Astrid Bonfield and Tony Burton have been appointed to the Board of the Big Lottery Fund.

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

  • David Willetts comments on Alan Milburn’s report “University Challenge: How HE can advance social mobility”

    “Improving social mobility is at the centre of the Government’s social policy. Matching young people’s aspiration to go into higher education…

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

  • UK prepares for UN talks on women

    Commission will focus on tackling violence in 2013.

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

  • New EHRC Chair appointed

    Culture Secretary announces leading academic Baroness Onora O'Neill of Bengarve as head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

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

  • Preferred candidate selected for chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission

    Baroness Onora O’Neill put forward by Government.

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

  • New Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission

    Leading academic Baroness Onora O’Neill of Bengarve was appointed today by Maria Miller.

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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

  • Ministerial Written Statement: Appointment of Chair of Equality and Human Rights Commission

    Delivered by the Secreatry of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, Maria Miller on Thursday 18 October 2012Secretary

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

  • £2m to protect playing fields

    Grassroots facilities to benefit from Olympic legacy fund.

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

  • School sport aiming to inspire next generation

    Maria Miller and London 2012 stars speak at conference.

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

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs helped to kick-start new businesses

    More jobseekers will be given help to set up their own business under a scheme aimed at unlocking the potential of aspiring entrepreneurs.

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

  • e-Lending in libraries: what do you think?

    Independent panel calls for evidence to inform review.

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

  • Speech to the School Games Conference

    CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY It’s a real pleasure to be here with you all today. The power of sport You’ll probably all agree that we’ve just enjoyed…

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

  • More support for star Indian chefs of the future

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today joined Britain’s leading Indian chefs and restaurateurs to launch a new scholarship programme for students…

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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