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01/04/2003
Sainsbury donates £2.5m to Labour
It has been revealed today that Labour Party has accepted a £2.5 million donation from the government peer Lord Sainsbury.
This brings to £8.5 million the total amount of donations made David Sainsbury to the party since he was created lord in October 1997.
This brings to £8.5 million the total amount of donations made David Sainsbury to the party since he was created lord in October 1997.
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10 November 2006
Lord Sainsbury resigns as minister
Science Minister Lord Sainsbury has resigned from his post. The former supermarket boss, one of the Labour party's biggest supporters, cited personal reasons for the decision to step down from the government post.
Lord Sainsbury resigns as minister
Science Minister Lord Sainsbury has resigned from his post. The former supermarket boss, one of the Labour party's biggest supporters, cited personal reasons for the decision to step down from the government post.
14 July 2006
Two ministers among those questioned by police
Police have already questioned two government ministers during the course of the "cash for honours" investigation. Both Science Minister Lord Sainsbury and Trade Minister Ian McCartney have confirmed that they were questioned by police investigating the cash for honours allegations.
Two ministers among those questioned by police
Police have already questioned two government ministers during the course of the "cash for honours" investigation. Both Science Minister Lord Sainsbury and Trade Minister Ian McCartney have confirmed that they were questioned by police investigating the cash for honours allegations.
12 January 2005
DTI announce £60m technology funding boost
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has announced that 56 innovative projects, critical to boosting the economy, are to receive a £60 million boost. The projects include the development of cutting edge stem cell applications for therapeutic medicine and creating the next stage in renewable energy technology.
DTI announce £60m technology funding boost
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has announced that 56 innovative projects, critical to boosting the economy, are to receive a £60 million boost. The projects include the development of cutting edge stem cell applications for therapeutic medicine and creating the next stage in renewable energy technology.
07 January 2005
Scientific research to receive additional funding
The Government has announced an increase in funding to help ensure that the UK's scientific research is put on a "secure and sustainable footing".
Scientific research to receive additional funding
The Government has announced an increase in funding to help ensure that the UK's scientific research is put on a "secure and sustainable footing".
16 August 2004
Sainsbury's buys over leading regional store chain
Sainsbury's has bought over a leading regional convenience store chain, with its 114 outlets, it has been announced today. In taking over Jacksons, Sainsburys boosts its regional presence to 250 stores; comprising 67 Sainsbury’s Locals, 54 Bells Stores, and a further 22 in partnership with Shell UK.
Sainsbury's buys over leading regional store chain
Sainsbury's has bought over a leading regional convenience store chain, with its 114 outlets, it has been announced today. In taking over Jacksons, Sainsburys boosts its regional presence to 250 stores; comprising 67 Sainsbury’s Locals, 54 Bells Stores, and a further 22 in partnership with Shell UK.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be cloudy again throughout the day. Mainly dry in the morning, but patchy drizzle in places, becoming more widespread and persistent in the afternoon. Freshening southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
