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Culture Secretary calls for post-Olympic tourism revolutionStadiumbynight

Jeremy Hunt outlines plans to ensure a tourism boost after London 2012.

“2012 – our best ever tourism year” – Jeremy Hunt’s speech on tourism legacy

The Culture Secretary’s speech outlining his vision for post-Olympic tourism.

12 reasons why London 2012 has been a GREAT Gamescyclist

A short summary of why London 2012 has been a GREAT Games.

Business Leaders Join Ministers to Hail Olympic Boost for UK Economy

Ministers today vowed to capitalise on the success of the Olympics by working with UK firms to realise an international business legacy that could be worth £13bn to the UK economy in future years.

Deputy Prime Minister announces new jobs and investment for UK advanced engineering excellence

The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will today announce a series of deals by UK companies that will lead to hundreds of jobs in the engineering, aerospace and automotive sectors.

Parklife – a day on the park during the London 2012 Olympicsolympic-park700x400

Watch our film showing interviews with visitors to the Olympic Park in Stratford.

Top brands announce expansion plans at British Business Embassy Retail, Food and Drink Summit

British firms announced substantial UK and overseas investment at the British Business Embassy Retail, Food and Drink summit in London today.

High value opportunities for UK firms celebrated as Government announces Green Deal as Infrastructure Guarantee candidate

The UK Trade & Investment Infrastructure Summit being held at Lancaster House today will bring together business leaders from across the world to debate emerging trends, examine best practice and identify opportunities across infrastructure sectors – Construction, Water, Airports and Rail.

Business leaders flock to Weymouth to attend Legacy event for South WestWeymouth Shorefront

Hundreds of business people from across the South West attended the launch of the week-long British Business Pavilion Olympic legacy event at Weymouth College yesterday.

Top Energy Firms Announce Major UK Investment at London 2012 Summitvince_cable_britbizembassy_700_400

Chancellor George Osborne and Business Secretary Vince Cable will today welcome substantial new investment in the UK as international delegates from the world’s oil and gas companies meet at the British Business Embassy in London.

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