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  • Programme aims to boost construction success

    Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) to share best practice with industry.

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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

  • Whitehall internships open the corridors of power to 60 youngsters

    60 talented 16-18-year-olds from underrepresented backgrounds will have the opportunity to do work experience in government departments.

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

  • David Cameron thanks Armed Forces, police and Olympic volunteers

    "These Games have yet again shown that Britain is a great volunteering nation."

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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

  • London 2012 inspires more competitive sport in schools

    David Cameron announces that promoting competitive team and individual sports will be at the heart of the new primary school curriculum

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

  • Competitive sport for children at the heart of Olympics Legacy

    PM announces all primary school pupils to play competitive team sports - school games aim to inspire all children to take part.

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

  • Changes to the Equality and Human Rights Commission

    As reform of Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) begins, Baroness Margaret Prosser has been appointed interim Chair.

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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

  • Baroness Newlove meets communities tackling problem drinking and related anti-social behaviour

    Baroness Newlove saw for herself last week some of the innovative anti-binge drinking projects she is supporting around the country.

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

  • Olympic athletes take part in A Year of Service

    Throughout 2012, faith communities - as part of the government-backed, A Year of Service - have been leading a series of volunteering days.

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

  • Manet portrait saved for the nation

    Oxford museum acquires nineteenth century work.

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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

  • Minister meets Bolton teenagers on the first National Citizen Service

    Nick Hurd visited Bolton Lads and Girls Club, the UK’s largest youth centre, which is running 1 of 12 NCS pilots across England.

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

  • National Citizen Service rolls out all year round

    Sixteen- and seventeen-year-olds will now be able to take part in National Citizen Service (NCS) in their autumn half-term holiday.

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

  • Wales Office Minister welcomes Prime Minister’s National Citizen Service announcement

    Wales Office Minister David Jones today welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement that 16 and 17 year olds will now be able to take part in…

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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

  • Prime Minister announces National Citizen Service expansion

    Government to offer year-round NCS places to 90,000 teenagers by 2014.

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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