Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday 12 Jul 2012

1. MAY: GAMES SECURITY 'NOT COMPROMISED'

London Olympic security will not be compromised, Home Secretary Theresa May told MPs today. She was responding to news that 3,500 extra troops have been called in after the private contractor G4S failed to train enough staff. Some Army officers are said to be angry that soldiers will have to carry out menial tasks such as bag checks.

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