Newspaper headlines: 'Heroes and Zeroes' and public services warning

Kevin Sinfield (left) and Rob Burrow have been appointed CBEs in the New Year Honours

Saturday's papers have their own takes on the New Year Honours.

The Daily Mirror decries the list as a farce, saying it includes "snubs for legends" and "top gongs for Tory fat cats". The paper thinks the ex-rugby league players Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield should have had knighthoods, rather than CBEs, for their work raising awareness for motor neurone disease. That is also the Daily Star's focus.

The Daily Telegraph highlights the honour given to one of the top bosses in the Passport Office. It says Abi Tierney, who has been made a Companion of the Order of the Bath, presided over a backlog of 700,000 applications and faced criticism for working from home.

The Daily Mail leads on awards given to two parents for their campaigning efforts after losing their children, describing them as the "most poignant honours of all". Diana Parkes's daughter was killed by an abusive ex-partner, while Ian Russell's daughter took her own life.

Writing in the Daily Express, Cabinet Minister Esther McVey says future lists should contain more unsung heroes, and be "even more representative".

The Guardian also reflects the honours list on its front page but the paper leads on a report which claims that it will take at least a decade to clear the backlog in the NHS and the courts. The Institute for Public Policy Research, a progressive think tank, says the next government will inherit one of the most challenging contexts in terms of public services since World War Two. It has carried out polling, which suggests that half of the public are willing to pay more tax if the money is spent on areas such as hospitals.

The Times lead is based on an article written by the Work and Pensions and Health secretaries about the government's plan to reduce the number of people on sick leave. The idea of referring them to running clubs inspires the headline "Sent jogging by the boss to keep you fit for work".

Analysis by the I newspaper suggests that several leading menopause supplements have risen in price in the past year, with more brands selling at inflationary prices. The paper says that one product has gone up by as much as 40%. It carries quotes from a number of doctors in the field, who have criticised health brands.

The Sun reports that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has warned his players to be careful about what they post on social media, after their teammate Jack Grealish had his home broken into. Thieves made off with a reported £1m worth of jewellery on Wednesday night as the star played against Everton. The paper's punning headline is: "Be on your Guardiola".

And the warmer weather has benefited English winemakers, according to the Financial Times. It says hotter temperatures have allowed producers to create a wider range beyond the sparkling varieties that rival French champagnes. The FT says it has also boosted the number of buyers seeking land to plant vineyards.

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