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  • Women in sport

    Looking at the impact London 2012 has had on getting women involved in sport.

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

  • Hundreds of grassroots sports clubs share in over £16m Olympic legacy boost

    Olympic medallist Louis Smith’s gymnastics club among hundreds of sports groups receiving Sport England investment.

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

  • Search begins for new Chairs for UK Sport and Sport England

    Hugh Robertson kicks off the recruitment process for new leaders.

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

  • Government to recruit new chairs for UK Sport and Sport England

    Two individuals will play a crucial role in keeping up momentum from London 2012 and delivering sports legacy The Government has begun the…

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

  • Local sports groups to benefit from £40 million Lottery fund

    Sport England invites local projects getting more people into sport to bid for funding.

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

  • Local sports groups to benefit from £40 million Lottery fund

    Sport England invites local projects getting more people into sport to bid for funding.

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

  • Safe standing at football grounds

    We accept that some supporters miss the tradition, character and history of some of our former grounds.

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

  • £493m boost for grassroots sport

    Sport England investment continues inspiration of London 2012.

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

  • London 2012 helps encourage a boom in women's sports participation

    Culture Secretary wants to build further on success of British female medal heroes

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

  • Record numbers of women and men in England are playing sport every week.

    Sport England figures show substantial increase in sports participation

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

  • Young UK athletes compete in Brazil

    Students take part in exchange programme with 2016 Olympics hosts.

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

  • £10.2m boost for disability sport

    Legacy fund aims to continue momentum from Paralympic Games.

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

  • Hundreds of playing fields protected annually

    Sport England releases planning applications data.

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

  • Does culture and sport make people happy?

    Learn how to use Taking Part survey data at our free event.

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

  • New £1m initiative to boost disability sport

    Sport England invests in community sports clubs to make them more inclusive as part of Sainsbury’s Active Kids for All scheme.

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

  • FA launches ‘game-changing’ plan for women’s football

    Maria Miller attends Wembley Stadium launch event

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement: the sporting legacy of London 2012

    Tuesday 18 September 2012 The Government are determined to deliver on the commitment to “Inspire a Generation” and secure a lasting sporting…

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

  • £2m to protect playing fields

    Grassroots facilities to benefit from Olympic legacy fund.

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

  • School sport aiming to inspire next generation

    Maria Miller and London 2012 stars speak at conference.

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

  • Speech to the School Games Conference

    CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY It’s a real pleasure to be here with you all today. The power of sport You’ll probably all agree that we’ve just enjoyed…

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