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Newspapers on Thursday are headlined by new disclosures of a portion of leaked messages published by the Daily Telegraph. The newspaper says former Health Secretary Matt Hancock has been embroiled in a bitter behind-the-scenes clash with then Education Secretary Sir Gavin Williamson over measures to keep schools open during the covid pandemic. The Daily Mirror and Metro say the leaks have sparked 'fury' among Covid-grieved families.
The Guardian reports that the saga risks damaging public confidence in the official Covid investigation.
Elsewhere, The Sun, Daily Mail and Daily Express are reporting that Harry and Meghan have been told they must 'leave' their UK home of Frogmore Cottage, near Windsor Castle.
According to the Times, new NHS guidelines urge GPs to offer alternatives to antidepressants and painkillers for repeat offenders in a bid to tackle addiction to prescription pills.
The Financial Times leads with Bank of England chief Andrew Bailey warning that financial markets are wrong to assume the company will raise interest rates further.
The i reports that the government is considering vaccinating UK poultry against bird flu.
And the Daily Star says Jeremy Clarkson may soon step down as host of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
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