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  • 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

  • £20m to get more college students playing sport

    Sport Makers to be appointed across the country. Tens of thousands of students in further education are set to benefit from improved opportunities…

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

  • London 2012 athletes giving back

    British athletes to help coach an inspired generation.

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

  • St George’s Park opens

    New National Football Centre gets Royal approval.

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