Economic worries still dominate

More sorry tales from the economic world appear on several of Saturday's front pages.

The Times says the US motor industry crisis is having an impact in the UK. It leads with claims that "iconic" car maker Vauxhall wants financial help from Downing Street as its "American parent teeters on the brink of collapse".

The Daily Telegraph, meanwhile, reports that premium bonds are the "new victims of crisis" with prizes "slashed" because they are linked to interest rates.

"More than 20 million savers have seen their chances of making money drastically reduced," it writes.

'Underclass'

There is more condemnation of Karen Matthews, mother of Shannon, with the Daily Mail saying her lifestyle "has thrown glaring light on Britain's social breakdown".

The Daily Mirror says she represents "the small underclass who regard children as keys to unlock benefits".

But, says the paper, "it is difficult to imagine any employer hiring someone as devious and untrustworthy".

Not impossible though, according to the Sun. It says Matthews has got a job as a cleaner in prison.

'False assurance'

Fears over child safety following the Baby P case continue to occupy some writers.

The Guardian has an interview with Christine Gilbert, head of Ofsted. It says her comments show the inspection system for social workers is open to manipulation.

She said a "good" rating for Haringey Council where Baby P died gave "a false assurance" of the state of its services.

The Daily Express says news of the death of another baby at her father's hands has "sparked yet more criticism" of social services. It says "blunders" were made in the case.

'Naffland'

It is not often that people complain they have too much holiday, but that, according to the Independent, is what some MPs are doing.

Labour backbencher John McDonnell said the 24-day winter break - the longest for 30 years - was "unacceptable".

One place MPs - and families - might want to avoid, according to the Sun, is a "second dodgy Lapland" in the West Midlands.

"Naffland", the paper calls it. It says "cops will be out in force amid fears of trouble" if visitors feel let down by the experience.