Rapist father-case failings examined

The failings by police, social services and other agencies in relation to two sisters made pregnant 18 times by their father over 25 years are widely reported in Thursday's newspapers.

The Guardian argues that the length of time the crimes went unchallenged is perhaps the most astonishing aspect of the case.

The Daily Mail criticises the fact that nobody has been disciplined or sacked.

And the Sun is unimpressed by the apology from what the paper dubs the "council social services bunglers".

The Daily Mail, Daily Express and Daily Telegraph all cover what they describe as the "10% death tax" to pay for social care of elderly people.

The Mail finds it "grotesquely unfair" that people who have worked hard will be the ones to suffer.

It says those who were on benefits and did not save to buy a home will pay nothing.

The Telegraph says the inheritance levy is just one of three options - the others being working longer, or making regular payments on retirement.

The Guardian has learnt police forces are to be branded racist by the equality watchdog if they use stop and search excessively against minorities.

Black and Asian people are more likely to be stopped than white people.

The paper says a draft report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission claims there is evidence that racial discrimination is a significant reason.

The Times reports on judges warning that sentencing guideline changes could increase prison overcrowding.

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg tells the Independent how he will decide between Labour and Tories in the event of a hung Parliament.

He refers to four "tests" he will use to negotiate demands for backing a minority government.

Manchester United's 4-0 defeat of AC Milan, in David Beckham's return to Old Trafford, dominates the back pages.

The Daily Mirror hails the two goals scored by England striker Wayne Rooney with the headline "One-Man Roonited".