Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday 10 Jul 2013

1. POLICE INVESTIGATE MURDOCH REMARKS

The Met is to investigate Rupert Murdoch for remarks he made to Sun journalists which were secretly recorded. He said the culture of paying police for stories "existed at every paper in Fleet Street" and attacked the "incompetent" police investigation which caused so many journalists to be arrested. The News Corp boss is also being recalled by MPs to explain himself.

MPs recall Murdoch - but who'll defend him in Wendi's place?

2. LAWSON 'CONSULTING FIONA SHACKLETON'

Nigella Lawson is reported to be consulting Fiona Shackleton, the lawyer who acted for Paul McCartney, Prince Charles and Madonna, after Charles Saatchi told the press he is seeking a divorce. Shackleton was famously drenched with water by Heather Mills when McCartney’s ex-wife got less than a fifth of the payout she had been seeking.

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Nigella Lawson returns, but where is the sauce?

3. MPS' PAY REVIEW: NO MORE FREE DINNERS

MPs are set to lose two of their perks when the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority announces reforms. In return for a pay rise of up to £10,000, they are expected to lose the right to claim £15 for an evening meal when Parliament sits beyond 7.30pm. The £30,000 'golden goodbye', paid when they leave the Commons, will also be withdrawn.

4. APPLE 'FIXED' E-BOOK PRICES SAYS JUDGE

Apple conspired with publishers to fix the price of electronic books, a US judge has ruled. Manhattan Judge Denise Cote said the Californian technology company "conspired to restrain trade" as it sought to challenge Amazon's dominance of the e-books market. Apple said the allegations were "false" and said it would appeal the decision.

5. TERRY'S FATHER FACES RACIAL ATTACK CHARGE

Chelsea footballer John Terry's father, Ted, was charged yesterday with racially aggravated assault following a scuffle in the City of London in March when he and two others were arrested. His son was stripped of the England captaincy last year before being cleared of racially abusing QPR footballer Anton Ferdinand.

John Terry's father faces 'racist' assault charges

6. ROYAL MAIL SHARE FLOTATION ALL SET

The privatisation of Royal Mail was confirmed today by Business Secretary Vince Cable. "This government will give Royal Mail the real commercial freedom it's needed for a long time," he said. The share flotation on the London Stock Exchange will likely bring in £2bn to £3bn. Ten per cent of shares will be kept aside for employees.

Vince Cable to announce Royal Mail float in autumn

7. ASHES: SIDDLE HAS ENGLAND ON THE ROPES

Predictions of an Australian Ashes capitulation proved well wide of the mark at Trent Bridge as fast bowler Peter Siddle took five wickets and ripped the heart out of the English batting order on the first day of the first Test. England were bowled out for 215 soon after tea. Earlier Australia handed 19-year-old spinner Ashton Agar a surprise debut, but he went wicketless.

Australia in Ashes disarray, but it's too soon to gloat

8. TORIES URGE HUMAN RIGHTS BOYCOTT

Some Tories are seeking a boycott of the the European Court of Human Rights after yesterday's ruling that British whole-life sentences are unlawful. Justice Minister Chris Grayling has threatened to withdraw Britain from the court's jurisdiction after the 2015 election. MP Dominic Raab called it "another nail in the coffin of Strasbourg's reputation".

9. SF CRASH PLANE: ATTENDANTS 'EJECTED'

Two flight attendants survived after being thrown from the rear of the Asiana Airlines flight that crashed at San Francisco airport last weekend. The attendants, who were found on the edge of the runway some distance behind the crippled aircraft, are among 39 people still being treated in hospital for serious injuries.

Two crew 'ejected' from SF crash plane onto runway

10. HOT TICKET: WALKING DEAD RETURNS

A new instalment of the hit zombie apocalypse adventure video game 'Walking Dead' has been released in the UK. In '400 Days', players take on the roles of five new characters and make moral choices, which will change the course of the narrative. "Delightfully tense," says The Verge.

Walking Dead returns with 'delightfully tense' 400 Days