news releases

Britain's biggest ever international tourism campaign goes global

90 million people to see GREAT adverts across 14 cities worldwide

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9 February 2012

The New York Subway, Paris Metro, and 100 taxis across Delhi will be draped with the Union flag and a series of GREAT images as part of a huge drive to encourage more international visitors to the UK.

Andrew Flintoff and Denise Lewis back the 'Sport is GREAT' campaign

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6 February 2012

Olympic gold medallist and Ashes hero to promote Britain's passion for sport to the world

Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt: London to reap tourism boost from Olympic and Paralympic Games

Businesses are urged to make the most of 2012 as VisitEngland campaign gathers pace

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2 February 2012

Businesses in London were today urged to make the very most of the opportunity of the country hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games, as Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport Jeremy Hunt continued his nationwide '2012 tour' at the British Museum.

A third of English councils set to go with broadband

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26 January 2012

Good progress in developing plans to roll out superfast broadband is being made by most local authorities, Communications Minister Ed Vaizey said today.

Funding boost for Sport in 2012 and beyond

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24 January 2012

Changes to lottery share and increased ticket sales mean £500 million more for sport over the next five years