Rogers threatens Olympic boycott
Press Review 9 November 2006
The renowned British architect Lord Rogers has threatened to boycott the London 2012 Olympics in protest at how building contracts are being awarded.
Taxpayers 'won't pay Olympics VAT bill'
News Article 7 November 2006
The chancellor has played down fears over a reported £250m hole in the London Olympic budget because of an unforeseen VAT bill.
Ministers attacked over Olympic VAT
Press Review 7 November 2006
The government has been accused of being in a state of "total confusion" over whether VAT should be paid on construction work for the 2012 Olympics.
VAT puts £1bn on Olympics bill
Press Review 6 November 2006
The cost of the London Olympics could rise by as much as £1bn because of a miscalculation over VAT.
Olympic costs need 'urgent' clarification
Press Review 2 November 2006
Fears over the spiralling costs of the London 2012 Olympics were raised by MPs yesterday with a demand for urgent clarification of the Olympic budget.
Met chief in terror warning
Press Review 20 October 2006
Sir Ian Blair, the chief commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, yesterday warned that the 2012 Olympic Games in London will be a "huge target" for Muslim extremist terrorists."
Olympic planners decide on major contract
Press Review 21 August 2006
The Olympic Delivery Authority will this week decide who will be its "delivery partner" to manage preparations for the 2012 Games.
UK Sport attacked over Olympic performance
News Article 18 July 2006
Parliament's spending watchdog has called for the UK Sport agency to offer better value for money in the run-up to the London Olympics.
Olympic costs 'to rise by £1.5bn'
News Article 6 July 2006
Amid fears over the rising cost of the 2012 Olympics, Tony Blair has joined celebrations in Trafalgar Square to mark the anniversary of London being awarded the Games.
Fears on Olympic costs
Press Review 6 July 2006
The Times reports that the cost of staging the London Olympics is to rise by £1.5bn.
£20m boost for women builders
News Article 14 June 2006
Alan Johnson is pledging to spend £20m on training for women to work in the construction industry in the run up to the London 2012 Olympics.
Coe takes Olympic message to Scotland
News Article 4 May 2006
Lord Coe has said he is pleased with the support Scotland is giving to London's 2012 Olympics.
Olympics 'must deliver sporting legacy'
News Article 3 May 2006
More action is needed to ensure the Olympics leave a "nationwide sporting legacy", campaigners have said.
Olympics board 'ignoring' Wales
News Article 26 April 2006
Plaid Cymru has criticised the organisers of the 2012 Olympics for being too focused on London and the South East.
Mayor: Olympic purchases on track
Press Review 21 April 2006
