Newspaper headlines: Sunak under investigation and Charles' Coronation quiche

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The Daily Telegraph reports that single-sex schools will not be forced to accommodate transgender pupils, under government guidelines to be issued within weeks. The change will apply to all state and independent schools in England.

The paper says headteachers and governors recently met lawyers to discuss concerns that they could be at risk of discrimination claims if they refused to accept transgender pupils.

Many papers feature images of the Just Stop Oil protester who dropped orange powder on one of the tables at the World Snooker Championship last night.

"Foul and a mess", is the Daily Star's verdict - while the i calls what happened "snooker loopy".

The Guardian reports that further damage by a second protester was prevented only by the "quick thinking" of the referee. After protests at the Grand National, "are we now in for a summer of sporting disruption?" asks the Daily Telegraph. "Sadly that is the fear", is its answer.

Meanwhile, several papers look at the investigation by Parliament's standards watchdog into Rishi Sunak's possible failure to declare an interest.

The i reports that Mr Sunak insists he declared the link privately to the Cabinet office and his "happy to assist" with the probe. "Surely sum mistake, PM?" asks the Metro, with a nod to the PM's announcement on the same day that he wants all school pupils to study maths until 18.

"Confess or never go free", is the message to Stephen Lawrence's killers from his father, Neville, in the Daily Mirror.

In an interview, the 81-year-old says it's "essential" Gary Dobson and David Norris say the words: "Yes, I murdered Stephen Lawrence" before they are freed back into society. Mr Lawrence adds he intends to face his son's killers at their parole hearings, where he will read a victim impact statement.

"So which genius thought it was a good idea to terrify the whole country at 3pm on a Sunday", is the Daily Mail's headline, as it takes aim at this weekend's trial of the official UK emergency alarm system. Smartphones and tablets will issue a siren-like sound and vibrate for 10 seconds.

Campaigners have warned the test could distract drivers and put domestic abuse victims with secret phones at risk. The charity, Refuge, is said to be so concerned it has put together a step-by-step guide to disable the alert. Ministers say the alarm is a "vital tool" to keep people safe in an emergency.

The Times has images of a park that was left "looking like the Somme", after 15,000 people took part in a Tough Mudder obstacle race. The paper reports the event at Finsbury Park in north London "churned the grass into sludge and disturbed nesting birds". Haringey Council said it would not be leasing out the park for the same event again.

"By royal command", is the Daily Express headline, as it features the quiche chosen by the King to help celebrate his coronation next month.

"Will it prove a match for coronation chicken from 1953?" asks the Daily Mail. The dish was chosen in part - according to the Daily Telegraph - because it's said to be easy to make.

The Guardian puts the recipe to the test. The paper's tips include doubling the amount of pastry, extending the cooking time beyond 25 minutes and squeezing as much water out of the spinach as possible to avoid ending up with egg soup inside a pastry case.