The London daily went free last October after being bought from Associated Newspapers by Russian billionaire Alexander Lebedev.

Editor Geordie Greig revealed the increased circulation plan following a meeting of London 2012 Olympics organisers, athletes and "stakeholders".

Chairman of the organising committee of the games, Lord Coe, said: "We were a better bid because of the scrutiny you provided during that period. It will make us a better host city"

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