British jails face a “vicious circle of violence” as experience among prison officers falls to its lowest level in 15 years, ministers have been warned..

Further reductions of duties on fuel and a delay in a carbon tax increase have been announced by Irish premier Micheal Martin after an emergency cabinet meeting agreed on a response to the fuel crisis following major protests..

The Northern Irishman remains the joint clubhouse leader, level with the USA's Cam Young.

Lack of agreement after 21-hour Islamabad negotiations leaves fragile ceasefire in doubt.