Not only does this deal with a host of important issues around such issues as special education needs and adoption, but quite a number of backbench MPs have ideas they want to add in.

BBC: Week ahead in committees

Once ACTA is adopted by wealthy countries, the US government is likely to make its adoption a factor in its Special 301 report, which lists countries Washington regards as having insufficiently strong copyright laws.

FORBES: Germany Won't Sign ACTA, At Least Not Yet

Citing people with knowledge of the project, Bloomberg says that Google is considering sharing revenue from Google Wallet (specifically that from coupons and special offers) with carriers in an effort to boost adoption of the service, which hasn't exactly taken off as quickly as Google may have hoped (and is also seeing some increased competition).

ENGADGET: Google reportedly rethinking Google Wallet strategy, may share revenue with carriers