A "payment-by-results" project to cut reoffending is being officially launched, with investors getting a return only if reoffending drops.

About 2,500 jobs are saved after administrators KPMG agree to sell most of Connaught's failed social housing group.

Justice Minister Jonathan Djanogly defends his use of private detectives to carry out investigations of his aides and colleagues.

Graeme Dott beats world number six Mark Williams to reach the last eight of the Shanghai Masters.

World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn believes John Higgins' name has been tarnished, despite the former world champion being cleared of match fixing.

John Higgins is cleared of all match-fixing allegations but admits bringing snooker into disrepute, resulting in a £75,000 fine and a ban until November.

Peter Ebdon beats world champion Neil Robertson and Jamie Cope sinks Steve Davis at the Shanghai Masters.

The draw and results for the Shanghai Masters in China.

Wales' Matthew Stevens and Mark Williams both won 5-3 to reach the second round of the Shanghai Masters.