James Corden: the kid who thought it a good idea to set off the fire alarm
Actor may not be universally loved, but at 36, and armed with an OBE, he faces daunting role, as Late Late Show host on US TV
January 2014
Ian Jack on Saturday
An MBE for hairdressing? Why not – but the honours system really won't do
Ian Jack
Ian Jack: It's just about possible to take the honours system with a good-natured pinch of salt. But still inscribing "For God and the Empire" on every medal is not right
Michael White's sketch
David Cameron emerges without a hair out of place after easy ride in Commons
Michael White
Michael White's sketch: prime minister coasts through subdued PMQs without having to defend New Year honour given to supervisor of his side parting
Mrs Cameron's diary
It's important to keep in trim
As seen by Catherine Bennett
Lino Carbosiero's New Year honour has caused ructions, but in these days of non-stop cuts a good hairdo is still vital
Gavin and Stacey's Ruth Jones on her MBE in the New Year honours list - video
Gavin and Stacey's Ruth Jones describes her MBE in the New Year honours list as 'proper tidy'
First thoughts
New Year honours should reward achievement, not cronyism
Jonathan Freedland
Jonathan Freedland: First thoughts: Forget the Downton Abbey flummery – let's honour remarkable citizens who truly deserve it, not entrench the class system
Public leaders celebrated in the New Year honours list 2014
Five housing association leaders awarded in New Year honours list
