Hugh Robertson
British Olympic chief admits struggles in releasing quarantined athletes
The six, all members of the Team GB athletics squad, are midway through their two-week isolation after being considered as close contacts.
Jul 23, 08:45
GB's Olympic squad set to be fully vaccinated ahead of Tokyo 2020
All members of the travelling party will be offered vaccines.
Jun 8, 20:28
BOA chairman Sir Hugh Robertson to lead World Rugby governance review
The appointment has been announced within 24 hours of Sir Bill Beaumont being re-elected as World Rugby chairman.
May 3, 12:51
BOA chairman Hugh Robertson: Olympic postponement is inevitable
Event organisers are due to meet on Monday.
Mar 24, 12:09
Coronavirus latest: Britain expected to join calls for Olympics to be postponed
International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound has said the organisation has already decided to postpone the Games.
Mar 24, 05:42
Sir Hugh Robertson: 'FIFA bidding process like Wild West'
Former Sports Minister Sir Hugh Robertson claims that bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups was deemed "a Wild West of a process".
Nov 16, 15:31
Helen Grant named new Sports and Equalities Minister
Conservative MP Helen Grant replaces Hugh Robertson as UK Sports and Equalities Minister.
Oct 7, 15:19
London awarded 2016 Track World Championships
The UCI confirms that London will host the 2016 Track World Championships.
Sep 25, 17:53
London Marathon organisers confirm silence
A 30-second silence will take place prior to the start of the men's race at this Sunday's London Marathon.
Apr 16, 18:32
Steve Cram: 'Athletes, spectators will be concerned ahead of London Marathon'
Former Olympic athlete Steve Cram believes that people will be "concerned" ahead of the London Marathon, but expects organisers to keep everyone safe.
Apr 16, 09:22
Sports Minister Hugh Robertson backs London Marathon to go ahead after blasts
Sports Minister Hugh Robertson insists that the London Marathon should go ahead, despite two explosions killing at least three people at the Boston Marathon.
Apr 16, 09:11
Sports minister Hugh Robertson concerned by racist incidents
Sports minister Hugh Robertson admits that the number of racist incidents in football is 'worrying'.
Dec 23, 11:37
Prime Minister David Cameron wants "tough sanctions" for racial abuse of England Under-21s
Prime Minister David Cameron says that "tough sanctions" must be issued by UEFA following the racial abuse targeted at members of the England Under-21 side in Serbia.
Oct 17, 11:24
Sports Minister Hugh Robertson writes to UEFA president Michel Platini over racial abuse
Sports Minister Hugh Robertson writes to UEFA president Michael Platini to call for strong sanctions following the racial abuse targeted at England Under-21 full-back Danny Rose by Serbian fans.
Oct 17, 11:02
Olympic preparations on track
The Government are poised to announce that preparations for the Olympics are on track and that there should be a £500m contingency budget remaining.
Feb 28, 20:16
Hugh Robertson: 'Racism issue is not irreparable'
Sports Minister Hugh Robertson thinks that football can overcome their "tarnished" reputation following two high profile racism incidents.
Feb 13, 09:45
Sports Minister backs FA over John Terry
Sports Minister Hugh Robertson backs the FA in their handling of John Terry.
Feb 7, 08:08
2012 Games budget continues to grow
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport's quarterly review shows that spending will again increase for next year's Olympics, with security alone now topping £1 billion.
Dec 5, 16:46
Hugh Robertson writes to FIFA over poppy ban
Sports Minister Hugh Robertson writes to FIFA seeking permission for England to wear poppies on their shirts.
Nov 8, 16:30
Government orders changes in football
The government orders the Football Association to make changes in the way that it runs English football.
Oct 12, 12:56
England's World Cup bid cost £21m
England's failed bid to host the 2018 World Cup cost £21m, the latest Football Association accounts reveal.
Oct 10, 18:02
