Papers report bank share rumours

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Rumours which led to a sharp fall in shares of the UK's biggest mortgage lender HBOS is the lead for many.

The Financial Times says the Bank of England had to deny holding emergency meetings to discuss the viability of specific banks.

There was concern about self-fulfilling rumours, the Daily Telegraph says.

The Times has the headline "Malicious traders try to topple the Halifax". It was an extraordinary day on the stock market, declares the Guardian.

Military campaign

The demonstration by retired Gurkhas is the lead for the Daily Express.

There is strong paper support for the campaign for those who retired after 1997 to be allowed to live in the UK.

The Express says the soldiers are being refused permission to work, use the NHS or claim benefits as they battle for British citizenship.

The Daily Mail believes it is wrong to offer sanctuary to dangerous criminals but throw the bureaucratic rulebook at retired Gurkhas.

Egg warning

The Independent marks spring's arrival with a warning on climate change.

Its front page is covered with pictures of flowers, birds and insects - which used to be a feature of spring, but are now seen in winter or even all year.

The Daily Telegraph has a seasonal story too - a timely warning for people to be careful when sharing their Easter eggs with their dogs.

It says some Easter eggs and cocoa-rich chocolates are so dangerous for dogs that even a small amount can kill them.

Divorce fall-out

The Sun features Helen Newlove, Linda Bowman and Kerry Nicol, who have lost loved ones to high-profile killers.

They called on Justice Secretary Jack Straw and Tory leader David Cameron for steps such as a return of the death penalty and a compulsory DNA database.

Meanwhile, the McCartney-Mills divorce settlement fall-out is the main story for the Daily Mirror.

It says Sir Paul has vowed to stay friends with Heather Mills for the sake of their young daughter Beatrice.