Posts: Access and inclusion
Paralympic Games readiness press briefing, London Media Centre
Today’s briefing focusses on Paralympic readiness with speakers: Sports Minister – Hugh Robertson MP, Mayor of London – Boris Johnson, TfL Commissioner – Peter Hendy, Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner – Chris Allison and LOCOG CEO – Paul Deighton.
Follow the Paralympic Torch journey online
In the week running up to the Paralympic Games, four National Flames will travel from the four home nations to ultimately create the Paralympic Flame.
Olympic Cabinet Committee readout: Thursday 23 August
The Committee met today to discuss the Paralympic Games. The meeting was chaired by the Prime Minister.
Paralympic Agitos flag flies over Downing Street
The flag of the Paralympics – officially called the Agitos – is now flying over Downing Street.
12 reasons why London 2012 has been a GREAT Games
A short summary of why London 2012 has been a GREAT Games.
Foreign Office Minister celebrates Paralympics
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt today celebrated the Paralympics-spirit when he joined athletes from Morocco, Pakistan, the DRC and Senegal. The athletes are training at the University of Bedfordshire ahead of the Games, which begin on 29 August.
Olympic Cabinet Committee readout: Tuesday 31 July
The Cabinet Committee met today to discuss the Olympic Games. This morning’s meeting was chaired by Jeremy Hunt.
Olympic Cabinet Committee readout: Monday 30 July
The Cabinet Committee met today to discuss the Olympic Games. The meeting was chaired by the Prime Minister.
Looking forward to celebrating Ramadan at the London 2012 Games
In an FCO film launched today, Director of Regent’s Park Mosque Dr Ahmed Al-Dubayan and LOCOG Head of Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Rev Duncan Green discuss the facilities being offered to those observing Ramadan during the London 2012 Games.
Foreign Office celebrates 100 Days to the Paralympic Games
The Foreign Office, its embassies and high commissions around the world are today marking 100 days until the London 2012 Paralympic Games.