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  • Equestrianism has a role to play in London 2012 sporting legacy

    World Horse Welfare annual conference looks ahead to the Olympic and Paralympics

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

  • Positive changes to girls’ football

    Mixed football teams for 12 and 13 year olds from next season.

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

  • Government leads Olympic testing exercise

    Thousands of Games-time workers across the UK prepare for next summer

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

  • Have you got what it takes to be an Olympian?

    UK Sport is looking for athletes with raw talent to develop into future medalists

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

  • Payment/non-payment of performers at Olympic Ceremonies

    DCMS response to public enquiries.

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

  • Payment/non-payment of performers at Olympic Ceremonies

    DCMS response to public enquiries.

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

  • Tim Loughton on promoting PE in schools

    Children's Minister Tim Loughton talks to the Association for Physical Education about the importance of sports in schools.

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

  • British Business Club gears up for unique networking opportunity at 2012 Games

    With over 4,000 businesses already signed up, the British Business Club will be at the heart of this, providing a free online business guide…

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

  • ParalympicsGB athletics team named for London

    Announcement marks 50 days until the London 2012 Paralympic Games begin.

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

  • London Media Centre opens to welcome world's media

    Centre will support thousands of journalists working in the capital during the Games.

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

  • Celebrating Olympic legacy

    With just 22 days to go until the London 2012 Olympics begin, the world's athletes are starting to arrive. Watch our time-lapse video to find out about the journey to the Games.

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

  • Armitt report hails construction of Olympic Park a superb advertisement for UK

    Olympic project a perfect mix of expertise, imagination and ambition.

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

  • Prime Minister's speech on the London 2012 Olympics

    "For me, that vision is about buildings, about people, about sport and about the economy, about legacy and inspiration for the future - and I want us to break records on every one."

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

  • London 2012 medals handed over to the Tower of London

    Official ceremony to securely store medals until they’re awarded during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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

  • 200 days until Paralympic Games

    Just 200 days to go until the largest Paralympic Games ever.

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

  • Team GB cyclists on track for 2012

    Olympics Minister praises ‘great shape’ team at Manchester Velodrome.

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

  • UK already making the most of the Olympic opportunity

    Initial findings show GREAT campaign is helping to make UK the “top of mind” destination for investment and tourism.

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

  • PM pays tribute to Games volunteers at ‘one month to go’

    PM marks final milestone by highlighting ‘warm welcome’ the world can expect at London 2012.

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

  • Welsh Secretary marks ‘One month to go’ Olympic Milestone

    With only one month to go until the curtain rises on the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Games, Secretary of State for Wales, Cheryl Gillan…

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

  • PM pays tribute to the volunteers behind the Olympic Games

    "You're not just part of the Games, you will be what makes the Games a success"

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