• £16.5 billion GDP contribution expected from Games, its build-up and legacy
• Construction and tourism are the key sectors driving this increase
• More than half the GDP impact from tourism and construction is being generated by small and medium sized businesses.
• First five legacy years set to provide £5 billion of games-related GDP
• ‘Happiness effect’ equivalent to a £165 gift to each of the UK population
• Games set to support 354,000 years of employment nationwide
• Economic impact of the Games can be seen across the UK 
   

The UK economy is set to benefit  from £16.5 billion of GDP, as a direct result of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and its legacy, according to a new study from Lloyds Banking Group.

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