Branson’s back? Virgin Trains looks to show up Avanti in bid for west coast route May 19, 2024 Sir Richard Branson is set to make a return to Britain's railways with a bid to run an open access service on the west coast mainline.
Richard Branson: Virgin founder’s net worth gets a boost from Virgin Atlantic’s growth May 19, 2024 Richard Branson has seen his net worth hold steady as growth has returned to his Virgin Group.
Consumer group demands Virgin Media to improve customer service April 23, 2024 Consumer group Which? has found that Virgin Media was the worst offending telecoms company in terms of customer service.
Dyslexia and ADHD diagnoses should not just be reserved for the wealthy April 23, 2024 One in seven people are neurodivergent but far too few get the help they need early. Universal screening will ensure no child with dyslexia or ADHD is left behind, says Matt Hancock Battered, bruised, and blistered. Just a few words that describe how I’m feeling following Sunday’s London Marathon. This year I was running (hobbling [...]
Virgin Atlantic Holidays makes first profit since 2018 as luxury travel to Florida and the Caribbean recovers April 19, 2024 Virgin Atlantic Holidays returned to making a profit for the first time since 2018.
How Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group makes money and what it’s worth today March 21, 2024 City A.M. has taken a look at what Virgin Group still owns and what companies pay to use the brand's name.
Virgin Active to ‘refocus on growth’ after losses of nearly £150m revealed March 13, 2024 Virgin Active is to "refocus on growth" after seeing its losses widen to nearly £150m despite its revenue jumping by almost 50 per cent.
Richard Branson ‘set for £650m payout’ from potential Nationwide takeover of Virgin Money March 10, 2024 Sir Richard Branson is set to receive upwards of £650m from a potential takeover of his challenger bank Virgin Money by Nationwide, it has been estimated.
Richard Branson gifts holiday of a lifetime to Post Office scandal victim January 8, 2024 Business magnate and founder of the Virgin Group, Richard Branson has given away a free luxury holiday and a chance to stay on his private island to one of the most high-profile victims of the Post Office scandal. Alan Bates, who played a crucial role in bringing the misjustice to light, is understood to have [...]
Virgin Galactic is set to fly tourists to the stars – but can space tourism become more than a hobby for the super rich? August 7, 2023 Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic is set to launch its first tourists to space on Thursday this week. The Galactic 02 mission, which follows the successful launch of the companies’ first commercial flight in June, will carry three paying customers – an 80-year old Olympian and a Caribbean mother-daughter duo. Launching from Spaceport America in New [...]