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Welcome to our news archive. These are the latest London 2012 press releases, statements and speeches from the UK Government. You can search or filter using the tools to the right.

London 2012 polyclinic to be named after Paralympic founder Sir Ludwig GuttmannView of part of the Athletes' Village, where the polyclinic is situated

The health centre at the heart of the London 2012 Athletes’ Village will be renamed as a lasting tribute to the father of the Paralympic movement, Sir Ludwig Guttmann, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced today.

Olympic Cabinet Committee readout: Friday 7 September

The Prime Minister chaired today’s meeting of the Olympic Cabinet Committee.

Diamond Jubilee voluntary award seeks to celebrate Olympic effortsQueen's Award for Volunteering

With the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games highlighting the immeasurable contribution of volunteering to national life, voluntary organisations are being encouraged to submit nominations for a prestigious national award, the Cabinet Office announced today.

Olympic Cabinet Committee readout: Thursday 6 September

A complete list of ministerial activities for Thursday 6 September.

Olympic Cabinet Committee readout: Wednesday 5 September

A complete list of ministerial activities for Wednesday 5 September.

Olympic Cabinet Committee readout: Monday 3 September

The Committee met today to discuss the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Olympic Cabinet Committee readout: Sunday 2 September

A short list of today’s ministerial activities.

Olympic Cabinet Committee readout: Saturday 1 September

A short list of today’s ministerial activities.

Olympic Cabinet Committee readout: Friday 31 August

A short list of today’s Ministerial activities.

Olympic Cabinet Committee readout: Thursday 30 August

A short list of today’s Ministerial activities.

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