The security costs for the London 2012 Olympics could reach as much as £180m, according to a report from the BBC.
However, organisers stress that they remain on course to meet its staggering £9.3bn budget, even though costs such as for security is spirraling.
The BBC reports that it is hoped that savings will be found elsewhere to help pay for the extra security costs.
"As we enter the busiest and most exciting phase of the Olympic project so far, this report shows we are still on time and still on budget," Olympics minister Tessa Jowell said in a statement.
For more on this BBC story click here.
Thursday, 11 February 2010
Friday, 15 January 2010
McDonald's to recruit 2012 Olympic workers
American fast food enterprise McDonald's is controversially being lined up to recruit 70,000 'McVolunteers' for the 2012 Olympic Games.
Organising committee Locog will launch its volunteer programme this year, with McDonald's expected to play a crucial role in a recruitment drive
Volunteer roles include interpreting, first aid, checking tickets and giving travel advice to the expected nine million spectators.
More than 300,000 people have already registered interest via Locog's website - london2012.com.
Those with specialist skills such as doctors, language experts and sports officials have the greatest chance of success.
Organising committee Locog will launch its volunteer programme this year, with McDonald's expected to play a crucial role in a recruitment drive
Volunteer roles include interpreting, first aid, checking tickets and giving travel advice to the expected nine million spectators.
More than 300,000 people have already registered interest via Locog's website - london2012.com.
Those with specialist skills such as doctors, language experts and sports officials have the greatest chance of success.
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
Murray and Robson Dream Olympic Duo
The two shining lights of British Tennis, in fact the only two decent players, are considering joining forces for the mixed doubles in the 2012 London Olympics.
Andy Murray, the world number four, has said he wants to partner junior star Laura Robson in the mixed doubles at the 2012 Olympics after the pair played together for the first time in the Hopman Cup in Australia.
Andy Murray, the world number four, has said he wants to partner junior star Laura Robson in the mixed doubles at the 2012 Olympics after the pair played together for the first time in the Hopman Cup in Australia.
Woodward calls for political unity ahead of 2012 Olympics
Former Rugby Union coach Sir Clive Woodward has called for party political unity ahead of the 2012 London Olympics.
Woodward, who is the British Olympic Association's director of Olympic performance, who won the 2003 Rugby World Cup with England, feels the event in 2012 is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to encourage sporting participation and this should not be compromised by political point scoring.
He said: "Sport is my life – sport is an important part of many of your lives – and I passionately believe that introduced to the right sport in the right circumstances, everyone in this country can benefit from it as much as I have.
"It is no easy feat delivering a sports legacy from hosting a major event. No previous Olympic host city has managed to achieve anything significantly tangible. But we in sport and the world of politics could ensure that there are policies in place to make sure we seize this unique opportunity.
"All-party support and co-operation was essential in bringing the games to London and we need a similar level of commitment to ensure the sports legacy is not lost. I would like to see all of us in sport and all political parties coming together to ensure that we achieve a step change in active participation in sport.
"In these difficult economic times I think we are fortunate in having something as positive as London 2012 on the horizon. Nothing can lift the nation's spirit like sporting success can – let's ensure we achieve some of the wider benefits too and we can genuinely help to improve the British quality of life."
Woodward, who is the British Olympic Association's director of Olympic performance, who won the 2003 Rugby World Cup with England, feels the event in 2012 is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to encourage sporting participation and this should not be compromised by political point scoring.
He said: "Sport is my life – sport is an important part of many of your lives – and I passionately believe that introduced to the right sport in the right circumstances, everyone in this country can benefit from it as much as I have.
"It is no easy feat delivering a sports legacy from hosting a major event. No previous Olympic host city has managed to achieve anything significantly tangible. But we in sport and the world of politics could ensure that there are policies in place to make sure we seize this unique opportunity.
"All-party support and co-operation was essential in bringing the games to London and we need a similar level of commitment to ensure the sports legacy is not lost. I would like to see all of us in sport and all political parties coming together to ensure that we achieve a step change in active participation in sport.
"In these difficult economic times I think we are fortunate in having something as positive as London 2012 on the horizon. Nothing can lift the nation's spirit like sporting success can – let's ensure we achieve some of the wider benefits too and we can genuinely help to improve the British quality of life."
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