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06 Dec 2011
NAO issues 2012 Games cost warning
The National Audit Office (NAO) has warned there is a "real risk" that more public money may be needed in order to fund next summer's Olympic and Paralympic Games in London.
In its latest progress report into the 2012 Games, the NAO found nearly the entire £9.298bn public sector budget would be required, with little scope to cover any unforeseen costs.
The report welcomed the "good progress" in almost all main areas but identified challenges relating to the provision of security and "some elements" of transport planning.
NAO head Amyas Morse said: "The programme to deliver the venues and infrastructure for the 2012 Games remains on course, so it looks as if value for money will be achieved in this area.
"But, in my view, the likelihood that the Games can still be funded within the existing £9.3bn public sector funding package is so finely balanced that there is a real risk more money will be needed."
The publication of the NAO report comes after the government's own study into preparations found that the 2012 Games would be delivered "on time and within budget".
However, the government has allocated an additional £271m towards security costs, with the NAO putting the latest estimate of taxpayer contributions in this area at £553m.
Details: www.nao.org.uk
Image: Anthony Charlton/ODA
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03 Jun 2026
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai creates Global Wellness Day programme rooted in nature
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global Wellness Day
(GWD) agenda with activations rooted in nature and shaped by four pillars of Joy – in
alignment with the day’s theme #JoyMagenta.
28 May 2026
Global Wellness Summit announces 2026 theme: the science, art and soul of wellness
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Phuket, Thailand, later this year with the theme: The Science, Art and Soul of Wellness.
11 May 2026
Africa Wellness Initiative to host webinar about the region’s role in global longevity
The Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is hosting a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the global
wellness revolution to adopt longevity.
27 Apr 2026
Reebok is the official partner of The French Throwdown CrossFit competition
Reebok will be the official partner of The French Throwdown, one of Europe’s most well known
CrossFit competitions, which is a qualifier for masters and elite events, as well as attracting
athletes from around 30 countries.
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23 Apr 2026
"FIBO 2026 sets standards far beyond the exhibition hall", says Silke Frank
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
countries and more than 1,000 exhibitors from 54 countries.
22 Apr 2026
Synergy – The Retreat Show unveils nature-focused theme for 2026 trade event in Croatia
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
Retreat Show, has unveiled the theme for its 2026 edition: The Healing Power of Nature.
15 Apr 2026
European fitness market hits €39 billion say Deloitte and EuropeActive as EHFF 2026 opens in Koln
EuropeActive CEO, Kai Troll, opened the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF) in Cologne
this morning, saying that it’s the best turnout ever, with 585 attendees from 44 countries.
10 Apr 2026
Seatrade Cruise Global trade event adds Wellness Oasis for spa, wellness and fitness
Seatrade Cruise Global, the trade event for cruise lines, destinations, suppliers
and innovators,
has added an experiential zone called the Wellness Oasis to highlight the
evolving nature of the
industry.
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