BBC News (UK)
Queen commemorates 60-year reign – The Queen visits a school in Norfolk and there are gun salutes around the UK as she marks the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne. Schools and roads affected by ice – Drivers are being warned of black ice and some schools are closed, after the snow that fell across much of Britain at the weekend. Mail editor ‘knew of detectives’ – The Daily Mail’s editor was aware the paper was using private detectives but not of the extent to which it was doing so, the Leveson Inquiry hears. Network Rail boss forgoes bonus – Network Rail bosses, including chief executive Sir David Higgins, say they will not accept bonuses this year amid growing political pressure. Radical cleric Qatada given bail – Radical cleric Abu Qatada is granted bail following a hearing at the UK’s Special Immigration Appeals Commission.
BBC News (Technology)
Ofcom wants Openreach price cut – Telecoms regulator Ofcom tells BT Group to cut the wholesale prices it charges for use of its lines Acta protests spread over Europe – Dozens of protests are planned across Europe in opposition to the controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. Transplant jaw made by 3D printer – An 83-year-old woman is fitted with a jaw made by a 3D printer in what doctors say is the first operation of its kind. Web firms remove India material – Facebook and Google tell a court in India they have complied with an order to remove “objectionable” material, amid ongoing legal moves on censorship. FBI probes Anonymous phone hack – The FBI investigates how activists linked to Anonymous obtained a recording of a phone call between US and UK police on their operations against hacking.
