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  • School Games pilot events begin

    Competition aims to boost disability sport in schools.

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

  • Young people urged to give sport a go in Olympic legacy push

    300,000 teenagers and young adults to benefit from a new sports programme inspiring young people to choose sport

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

  • Government Olympics ticket allocations published

    Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt sets out details of how the government's allocation of tickets for London 2012 will be distributed.

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

  • Revival of competitive sport in school underway as part of London 2012 sports legacy

    Secretary of State unveils plans to level the playing field for young disabled people.

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

  • 10,000 London 2012 tickets on offer to armed forces

    Army, Royal Navy and RAF personnel urged to sign up to see the Games.

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

  • UK Sport’s Ideas4Innovation award

    One month left to submit your research ideas on how to improve performance of British athletes.

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

  • New Basketball Arena showcases Olympic Park as best of UK plc

    Government to maximise 2012 economic growth opportunities with overseas investment drive.

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

  • London 2012 public transport on track

    Train test ride marked completion of the main gateway station at Stratford.

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

  • Spending Review 2010

    Sporting and cultural core protected for the long term despite DCMS budget cut by 25%.

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

  • Lottery raises £600m for London 2012

    The National Lottery has achieved more than 80 per cent of its target for funding the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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

  • First Olympic Torch Relay locations announced

    Details revealed one year before the Olympic Flame arrives in the UK.

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

  • Wales will bask in Olympic limelight, says Welsh Secretary

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan says Wales will bask in the Olympic Games limelight as it plays host to the Olympic torch relay for…

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

  • Last chance to name part of London

    Entry deadline approaching in the Your Park, Your Place competition.

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

  • Olympic star joins Minister to make a Big Splash

    Swimming heroes recognised.

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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

    Figures from the Government’s May 2011 Quarterly Economic Report show that the overall funding package for the Games remains at £9.298bn.

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

  • £10m fund to protect playing fields

    National Lottery fund is part of the Places People Play legacy programme.

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

  • Enjoy the Paralympics for as little as £10

    Ticket prices announced for Paralympic Games, with 50% costing £10 or under.

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

  • London 2012: an inclusive legacy

    Games will transform perception of disabled people, according to report published today

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

  • Sport: a force for good

    Hugh Robertson speaks at International Forum on Sport for Development and Peace.

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

  • Speech to the 2nd UN/IOC Forum on Sport for Development and Peace

    It is a great honour to address the Second Forum on Sport for Development and Peace; I don’t say that lightly. Even though I am here as the…

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