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  • Olympic flame handed to London in Greece

    Today the Olympic Flame will be handed to London for the third time since the birth of the Olympic Games. Its journey to the UK and the Opening Ceremony of London 2012 will begin.

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

  • Olympic Flame handed over to London 2012

    HRH the Princess Royal heads delegation in Athens.

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

  • Jeremy Hunt calls for ‘transformation in disability sport’

    Sports bodies come together at first Disability Sport Summit.

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

  • UK Inspire Day celebrates the spirit of the Games

    More than 10m people have taken part in thousands of projects in sport, the arts and volunteering.

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

  • Security Minister visits Olympic sailing site

    Minister for Crime and Security James Brokenshire has visited Weymouth and Portland today to see how security plans are developing ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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

  • Olympic Flame lit for London 2012

    Olympic Flame lit in Greece today at the historic ruins of the home of the ancient Olympic Games in Olympia.

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

  • Minister greets Brazilians at successful School Games

    The School Games are in full swing at the Olympic Park, and this morning Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne welcomed young Brazilian athletes and the Brazilian Deputy Ambassador to the stadium.

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

  • Prince becomes School Games President

    Appointment announced as 2012 school sport competition comes to an end.

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

  • Prince Harry becomes President of the Sainsbury’s School Games

    Prince Harry of Wales has become President of the Sainsbury’s School Games, a major multi-sport event for young people.

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

  • British tennis aces support Sports Charter

    Tennis champions have added their support to the government’s drive to stamp out homophobia and transphobia in sport.

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

  • Joint Statement on Internet Policy Issues

    Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport and Mr. Tatsuo Kawabata, Minister for Internal Affairs …

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement: London 2012 Suppliers Marketing Protocol

    Laid 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

  • Olympic football will be "boost for Scotland"

    The Olympics are set to kick off in Scotland this summer with Hampden playing host to eight Olympic football matches this summer, including …

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

  • Thousands take part in Olympic exercise

    Testing the effectiveness and resilience of key Games-time roles

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

  • 4,000 people to take part in London 2012 test event

    Biggest exercise yet to test plans for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

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

  • Sport challenged to increase disability sports participation

    Disability sport summit drives disabled sports legacy.

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

  • Disability Sport Summit

    London

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

  • 100 Days to Go until London 2012 Olympic Games

    On July 27 2012 the eyes of the world will be on the UK, as the Olympic Games begins in London. Around the world one hundred British Embassies and High Commissions are celebrating 100 days to go until the London 2012 Olympic…

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

  • 100 days to London 2012

    Games aim to ‘inspire a generation’

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

  • 100 days to London 2012

    Games aim to ‘inspire a generation’

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