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The cost of security for the London 2012 Olympics will not go over £600million, according to the Government.

Although full security plans will be kept secret, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith revealed the policing costs would not be exceeded and added the Government was unlikely to tap into a £238m contingency fund.

HAVE you ever been asked for a fingerprint when buying cigarettes?

This could be the future for clubs, pubs and shops thanks to an innovative Docklands company.

Biometric specialists Idscan have developed a range of 10 products to aid with personal identification, which can be used for everything from checking ages to checking out coats.

The company was set up by Isle of Dogs resident Tam Thompson, who noticed a gap in the market while working in leisure marketing.

CANARY WHARF’S security is in safe hands with the award of a maintenance contract for the estate.

Siemens Building Technologies has taken over the upkeep of all electronic security equipment in the area.

The company won the one-year contract, worth an undisclosed amount, in January following a competitive tendering process.