As spectators watch the Olympic Games, Britain’s intelligence and military personnel are watching the skies, the water, and the roads.
Around London
The British Museum Gets into the Spirit of the Olympic Games
A trail of 12 iconic pieces have been placed within the hallowed halls of the famous London landmark. Let curator Judith Swaddling be your guide
Want to Light Up the London Eye? Just Tweet That the Olympics Are ‘Totes Amazeballs’
Who knew the London Eye would be used in, er, such a ‘totes amazeballs’ way?
13 Winning Olympic Apps
Go for the Gold with TIME’s list of essential Olympics apps for smartphones and tablets
Five Places to Escape the Olympic Crowds
The summer hideaways that will give you a respite from host city chaos
Making Tracks: Will London’s Transport System Be Able to Cope with the Olympics?
The twin issues of transportation and security seemingly go hand in hand when it comes to putting on a major event
Super Rich Travelers Dock Yachts in East London for Olympic Games
Staying at a luxury hotel during the Olympics is just so Beijing 2008.
Olympic Hurdle: U.K. Border Staff Plan to Strike the Eve Before the Olympics
When it comes to travel snafus in the lead up to the Olympic Games, a saying springs to mind: if it’s not one thing, it’s another.
Water Taxis: A Novel (but Expensive) Alternative to Overcrowded London Trains
There’s just one drawback – a trip across the river is estimated to cost thousands.
Welcome to London 2012: We Apologize for the Delays in Your Journey
Excitement is palpable as the first wave of Olympic athletes descends upon the UK’s capital. But as the Games draw nearer, transport delays are causing a whole new kind of build-up in London commuters: frustration