The Guardian leads with the discovery, saying it triggered a number of emergency responses.

The Sun says a massive public finance insurance
operation will swing into action if the swan proves to have had H5N1, which can be deadly to humans.

The Times says car finance insurance personal quote tesco
and vets have been waiting for H5N1 to reach the UK.

‘Howls of protests’?

The spectre of the Labour government of the 1970s intent on squeezing the rich until the pips squeak is raised by the Daily Telegraph.

It says millions of wills and insurance policies could be hit by a new backdated levy on trusts - due to be fleshed out in Friday’s Finance Bill.

Seven accountants, lawyers and investment managers have written to the Times estate finance hill in insurance investment irwin mcgraw real series at the changes.

The Daily Mail reports “howls of protest” at the plans.

Donaldson questions

The murder of British agent Denis Donaldson in his remote cottage in Donegal leads to speculation about the effect on the peace process.

The Mail shows a picture of him next to hunger striker Bobby Sands emphasising his role in the republican movement.

The Independent’s David McKittrick says the hearts of those wanting peace will sink if republicans are to blame.

The Times wonders why Mr Donaldson ignored police warnings and did not try and run away.

Walking on… ice?

The Daily Mirror details the latest blow for Britain’s smokers - Marks and Spencer’s staff are banned from lighting up in public in their uniforms.

A leaked memo says staff must ensure no logos or anything to link them with the firm can be seen when smoking outside.

US and Israeli scientists have come up with an explanation of how Jesus walked on water, the Guardian says.

They think he may have been supported by a thin layer of ice formed during unseasonably cold weather.