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Masks back in classrooms and Andrew must go

Sunday's papers cover new rules for England's schools and the latest on the Duke of York.

"Masks back in classrooms and Andrew must go" is the headline in the i newspaper, which reports that face coverings will be compulsory in secondary schools in England from next week.

The Sunday Telegraph says the move is a "U-turn" by the government, which had previously said masks would not be mandatory in schools.

The Sunday Times reports that the government has also "dropped its opposition" to a second referendum on Scottish independence.

The Mail on Sunday says the Duke of York has been told to "step back from public life" by the Royal Family.

The paper reports that the decision was made after the duke's "disastrous" interview with the BBC about his friendship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The Sunday Express says the duke is "facing calls to give up his HRH title".

The Observer reports that the duke is "considering his options" but has not yet made a decision about whether to step down from public life.