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<p>DCMS works closely with UK Sport on the hosting of major sporting events. UK Sport
often undertakes feasibility work into major sporting events to understand the costs,
impacts and technical requirements of hosting.</p><p>This supports the UK’s strategic
objective to secure a programme of major sporting events into the 2030s that will
generate impact across the cities and regions of the UK and allow our world-class
events sector to thrive.</p><p>In May 2022, England were announced as hosts of the
Rugby World Cup 2025. This event has ambitions to be the best attended women’s Rugby
World Cup ever. Up to the end of Financial Year 2023/24, around £11 million will have
been invested into staging costs for the Rugby World Cup 2025, and the RFU-led Rugby
World Cup 2025 Impact programme.</p><p>The Tour de France Grand Départ is being considered
as part of the UK’s ongoing feasibility work.</p>
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