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• About the UK
• London 2012 Olympics
• The UK's winning Olympic bid
• Going for green
• One year to go
• Olympic Truce
• See Britain
• Major Nana Twumasi-Ankrah
• The GREAT campaign

London 2012 Olympics

As the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games approach, the eyes of the world are turning to the UK.

The Games offer a unique chance to invite people everywhere to take a fresh look at modern Britain. A Britain that we think is open, connected, dynamic and creative.

The UK's winning Olympic bid

Find out more about our plans for the London 2012 Olympics

Going for green – Britain’s 2012 dream

Watch our documentary film telling the amazing story of the Olympic Park build for the London 2012 Games

One year to go until the London Olympics and Paralympic Games

A round up of activities from our embassies and missions around the world to celebrate one year to go until the London Olympics and Paralympic games

Olympic Truce

The UK sponsored the record breaking United Nations Resolution on the Olympic Truce entitled “Building a peaceful and better world through sport and the Olympic ideal”. Find out about our work

See Britain

How do you see Britain? We're building up a picture of what the UK looks like through your eyes.

Major Nana Twumasi-Ankrah

In modern and diverse Britain, “officers from many backgrounds all mix together as one”

   

Useful links

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Visit Britain
British Council
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