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  • Culture Secretary calls for post-Olympic tourism revolution

    £8 million marketing campaign aiming to triple the number of Chinese tourists visiting the UK, further investment in domestic tourism, plus increase sport and cultural tourism.

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

  • Post-Olympic tourism revolution

    Jeremy Hunt announces new strategy to boost visitors by building on London 2012 success.

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

  • Construction completes on the Olympic Stadium

    On time, under budget and with an exemplary safety record.

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

  • London 2012: still on time and within budget

    Quarterly Report reveals additional investment in ceremonies; detailed planning results in changes to security costs

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

  • Olympics tickets go on sale

    Website opens to apply for tickets as London marks 500 days to the Games.

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

  • Olympic boost for UK economy

    Huge investment in British business sees deals worth up to £14bn announced in recent weeks.

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

  • Elite sport to benefit from funding in run up to Rio 2016

    Team GB athletes will benefit from £125m every year before the next Olympic Games, Prime Minister David Cameron announced today.

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

  • Manchester gets ready for 2012 Games

    Hugh Robertson sees behind-the-scenes preparations for Olympics and Paralympics.

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

  • Olympic canoe slalom course opened by HRH The Princess Royal

    First purpose built 2012 venue open for community use ahead of the Games.

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

  • Prime Minister lights up Olympic Stadium for the first time

    Local school children join PM for milestone moment on 2012 day.

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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

  • 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

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s speech at UKTI manufacturing conference

    The Deputy Prime Minister made a speech at a UKTI manufacturing conference on 10 August 2012.

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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

  • 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

  • Olympics Legacy Minister returns to Weymouth and Portland and supports local business

    Bob Neill, Olympics Legacy and Growth Minister, visits Weymouth and Portland on Tuesday, 7 August to watch sailing events on the Nothe. This…

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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

  • There and back again: a Chinese Olympian's tale

    Sixty-four years after he first set foot in the UK to play Olympic basketball for his country, Mr Wu Chengzhang has returned: and this time, it’s personal.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s speech at the Global Business Summit on Energy

    The Deputy Prime Minister gave a speech on the green economy at the Global Business Summit on Energy on 6 August 2012.

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