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  • UK celebrates one year until London 2012

    Ministers, Olympic chiefs and athletes visited the completed Aquatics Centre and gathered in Trafalgar Square to mark the milestone.

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

  • Minister urges employers to help break the disability glass ceiling

    Over seven million disabled people in the UK are being prevented from getting jobs or reaching their full potential.

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

  • One year to go until London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

    On July 27 2012, the Games will open with a spectacular ceremony in London to welcome the world to Britain. Foreign Office staff around the globe are marking the year to go milestone with a wide range of celebratory events a…

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

  • Foreign Secretary on London 2012 Olympics Games

    To mark a year to go until the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics begin in London, Foreign Secretary William Hague discusses the Games and what they mean for Britain and the rest of the world.

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

  • London 2012 - one year to go

    One year from today, on 27 July 2012, the Olympic Games will open with a spectacular ceremony in London to welcome the world to Britain. External site: [London 2012 website](http://www.london2012.com/) External site: […

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

  • Second Government Art Collection exhibition

    Details of the second exhibition of works from the Government Art Collection have been announced

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

  • Sixteen London tube stations become listed buildings

    John Penrose protects Capital’s ‘hidden heritage’

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

  • Sixteen London tube stations become listed buildings

    Heritage Minister John Penrose protects Capital’s ‘hidden heritage’.

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

  • £10 million to kick start Big Society public services

    A £10 million fund is being made available to charities and social enterprises to help them develop skills and infrastructure.

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

  • Two-week Whitehall Internship programme opens

    The two week Whitehall Internship programme aimed at talented students from under-represented groups officially opened today.

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

  • Contemporary craft comes to 10 Downing Street

    Diverse range of works by established and up-and-coming contemporary craftspeople will be on display to visitors

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

  • Contemporary craft comes to Number 10

    Number 10 Downing Street is for the first time hosting an exhibition of some of the UK’s finest contemporary craft, on display from today

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

  • London 2012 Open Weekend begins

    Treasure hunts, carnivals and film screenings will be among the entertainment on offer.

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

  • Chair and Trustees of the National Heritage Memorial Fund

    Dame Jenny Abramsky reappointed as Chair of The National Heritage Memorial Fund for a further 3 years.

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

  • PM announces panel for judge-led inquiry and publishes terms of reference

    The Prime Minister has announced the six panel members and terms of reference for the Leveson Inquiry into phone hacking.

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

  • The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games remain on time and within budget

    Anticipated Final Cost of Construction Programme going down.

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

  • Ministerial Written Statement: Government Olympic Executive (GOE) Quarterly Report, July 2011

    Delivered by the Minister for Sport and the Olympics, Hugh Robertson

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

  • National Archives releases Spanish Civil War records

    National Archives mark the 75th anniversary of outbreak of the war in 1936.

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

  • £50m fund launched for sports facilities

    Hundreds of local sports clubs and facilities will be upgraded thanks to a fund launched today by Sport England and Sports Minister Hugh Robertson.

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

  • Londoners to have more say in how the Capital’s eight Royal Parks are managed

    Plans to give Londoners and the Mayor bigger say in the running of the Capital’s 8 Royal Parks set out today by Heritage Minister John Penrose.

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