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IN FOCUS:

London Olympics Meets Sustainability Standards
Sustainability standards are being met at the site of the London 2012 Olympics and aren't compromised by the recession. Shaun McCarthy, chair of Commission for a Sustainable London 2012, has more.

THE GAMES:

Lord Sebastian Coe on What Olympics Mean

One man lies at the heart of London's 2012 Olympics. Lord Sebastian Coe, chairman of LOCOG, who led London's successful bid for the Games, discusses his vision.

THE COMPANIES:

Royal Mail to Issue Olympic Stamps
Royal Mail is to issue official themed stamps to commemorate the London 2012 Olympic Games. Julietta Edgar from Royal Mail spoke to CNBC about the special stamps.

THE COUNTRY:

How the Olympics Will Boost London

'In terms of tourism and business, it's going to have an enormous impact and it will have a catalytic effect which is exactly why we bid for the Games in the first place,' Michael Charlton, CEO of Think London, said.

NEED TO KNOW:

Who Cleans Up at the Olympics?

Clean Event Property Services Group provides cleaning and waste management services to the sports and leisure industry around the world. The group has provided their services at 4 Olympic Games.

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Slideshows

Europe's Paper Tigers
The new, formerly communist European Union members are beginning to be a burden for their Western neighbors as foreign capital dries up.
London Alternative Fashion Week
London's Spitalfields Market played host to Alternative Arts' annual Alternative Fashion Week.
London G20 Protests
Tens of thousands of people voiced anger at the world economic crisis at the G20 in London.
UK Budget Top Highlights
Just some of the highlights of UK tax and spending initiatives the budget proposes.
Which Oil Producers Are Making Money?
The following is a list of oil prices needed for the nations to avoid having a budget deficit in 2008 and 2009.

Other Special Reports

Europe Banking Crisis
Facing the worst financial crisis in 80 years, Europe takes unprecedented steps to bolster its beleaguered banking system.
Eastern Europe On Edge
Scared by huge current account deficits and levels of external debt, investors are turning their back to the countries of Eastern Europe.

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