The Sainsbury family will hold out against a Qatari takeover unless funding of the supermarket chain’s pension scheme is resolved, it emerged today.

Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s is this week expected to recommend a revised takeover offer from Qatari investment group Delta Two, it was reported today.

The UK’s third biggest supermarket Sainsbury’s is today reported to be seeking a “put up or shut up” order if it does not receive a firm offer from its Qatari-backed suitors this week.

UK supermarket group Sainsbury’s has edged closer to opening its books to the Qatari-backed fund pursuing the retailer, it was reported today.

Sainsbury’s is facing its second takeover battle in less than six months after it was disclosed today that a Middle Eastern investment fund was setting its sights on the supermarket giant.

British retailer Sainsbury's revealed lower-than-expected sales growth today as the supermarket chain joined Tesco in warning of a "competitive" trading environment.

The future of Sainsbury’s was back in the spotlight today after it emerged that a Qatari-backed investment group had built a 25% stake in the supermarket chain.

Bank of Ireland has today announced the appointment of Adrian Sainsbury as head of global specialised finance.

The Qatari investment group involved in a raid on Sainsbury's shares has said it holds a stake of 17.4% in the British supermarket chain.

Shares in Sainsbury’s surged today after reports of a major share buying spree re-ignited speculation about the future ownership of the retailer.

A major shareholder in supermarket giant Sainsbury's has approached the board regarding plans to split up the company, according to reports.

The London market stormed ahead to finish the week at its highest level for nearly six-and-a-half years, closing 46 points up at 6462.4 on Friday.

Private equity firm CVC has abandoned plans for a £10.1bn (€14.9bn) offer for supermarket giant Sainsbury's.

The private equity consortium circling Sainsbury's is said to have upped its offer for the group to more than £10bn (€14.67bn), in a move which could spark tensions between shareholders of the supermarket chain.

The private equity group circling supermarket chain Sainsbury’s reportedly offered the group’s shareholders an equity stake sweetener in an attempt to see its rejected £9.7bn (€14.2bn) takeover attempt succeed, according to reports today.

Hollywood hunk Josh Hartnett has denied rumours of an on-set romance after returning to New Zealand from his cosy weekend away with a co-star.

Leeds chairman Gerald Krasner is refusing to give up the fight despite admitting “administration will happen” after Sebastien Sainsbury’s proposed takeover finally collapsed.

Sebastien Sainsbury will not be the saviour of crisis-hit Leeds after apparently terminating his interest in buying the struggling club.

Sebastien Sainsbury has today confirmed he is holding talks with a number of investors as he looks to step up his bid to take over Leeds.

Winger Wayne Routledge has turned down a new five-year deal with Barclays Premiership club Crystal Palace.

SEBASTIEN SAINSBURY is back in the running to take over Leeds just over a fortnight after being told by chairman Gerald Krasner his bid was dead in the water.

Sebastien Sainsbury is back in the running to take over Leeds just over a fortnight after being told by chairman Gerald Krasner his bid was dead in the water.

Sebastien Sainsbury has today been warned he would be making a “big mistake” if he were to offer any of the current Leeds directors a place on the new board.

Sebastian Sainsbury’s Leeds takeover looks set to be completed this week following a statement of intent by his Nova consortium colleagues.

Sebastian Sainsbury’s projected £25m (€35.8m) Leeds takeover appeared to move a significant step closer last night.

LEEDS manager Kevin Blackwell yesterday expressed his fears for the future of a club he feels is being undermined by the ongoing takeover uncertainty.

Sebastian Sainsbury’s projected £25m Leeds takeover appeared to move a significant step closer last night.

Sebastian Sainsbury insists the deal to buy Leeds will be sealed by the end of the week.

Leeds chairman Gerald Krasner sat tight as more details began to emerge of the consortium behind a projected £25m (€36.2m) buy-out.

Sebastian Sainsbury claimed today he will become Leeds chairman by the end of the week, amid more confusion over his consortium’s plans for the struggling club.

The latest takeover tale at Leeds continued today with Sebastian Sainsbury setting Friday as his target for becoming club chairman.

The British-American consortium planning a £25m (€36m) takeover of Leeds claim to have provided proof of funding to the Yorkshire club.

Fresh speculation on the future ownership of supermarket chain Sainsbury’s helped shares in the embattled company push further ahead today.

Former Asda boss Allan Leighton is set to lead a takeover bid for struggling UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s, reports today said.

Sebastian Sainsbury will provide Leeds chairman Gerald Krasner with proof of funds on Monday to take control of the club.

Sebastian Sainsbury today insisted the consortium bidding to buy Leeds would prove they had the necessary funds to complete the deal.

Leeds United’s board have asked for proof of funding after considering a £25m (€36m) takeover deal headed by Sebastian Sainsbury.

Sebastian Sainsbury warned Leeds United chiefs today they face the stark choice of accepting his £25m (€36m) bid or selling Elland Road.

Ailing supermarket chain Sainsbury’s is the target of a £5bn (€7.2bn) takeover bid being prepared by an ex-treasurer of the Conservative party, it was reported today.

SUPERMARKET chain Sainsbury’s is set to slash its dividend and put the cash into cutting prices and improving the quality of its food, it was reported yesterday.

Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s is set to slash its dividend and put the cash into cutting prices and improving the quality of its food, it was reported today.

Troubled UK supermarket chain Sainsbury today remained silent on claims that its founding family may sell it or take it off the stock market.

A kitten made a miraculous recovery after getting trapped inside a washing machine for an entire wash cycle, it was revealed today.