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The back page of the Daily Express reports Manchester United’s pursuit of Newcastle United sporting director Dan Ashworth is rapidly progressing ahead of official confirmation of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 25 per cent stake in the club, according to reports. Ashworth has been selected as the best fit to enter INEOS’ new-look hierarchy at Old Trafford.

The Independent leads with its investigation into allegations of sex assaults and harassment on wards in mental hospitals. The paper urges its readers to back their campaign demanding the NHS tackle the failures to protect the most vulnerable.

According to the paper, the Labour leader and his officials will spend the next few days deciding what to do after the party’s decision to abstain from a similar vote in November triggered 10 resignations from the Labour front-bench.

Various TikTok influencers will be paid by the government to persuade migrants not to cross the Channel in small boats, the Metro reports. The Home Office hopes the move will combat human traffickers who use the app to coax people to make the dangerous crossing.

Several of Thursday’s front pages report on the findings of an annual report on antisemitism in the UK, amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. 

Elsewhere, the UK economy and other domestic stories make the front page.

Champions League Last-16 fixtures tonight – PSG & Bayern in action The last-16 of the Champions League is back, with…

The rescheduled match will kick off at 19:00 GMT. You can watch via the FA Player.

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The Met Office said spring could well and truly be on its way with temperatures in parts of Britain exceeding what is expected in France and Italy at this time of the year.

The Met Office has issued the warning which will come into place at 11am tomorrow and last the rest of the day across the southwest of England and Wales.