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Inquest reveals what likely contributed to death of Richard Branson’s wife

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The Independent UK

Private hospital’s failures contributed to death of Richard Branson’s wife, inquest finds

Lady Joan Branson, 80, died on November 24 after suffering a cardiac arrest at the private Lister Hospital in Chelsea, west London, which is owned and operated by HCA Healthcare

The Independent UK

London private hospital failures ‘contributed to death of Sir Richard Branson’s wife’

Lady Joan Branson, 80, died on November 24 after suffering a cardiac arrest at the private Lister Hospital in Chelsea

Evening Standard

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Lack of medication contributed to death of Richard Branson’s wife – inquest

Lady Joan Branson, 80, died at the private Lister Hospital in Chelsea after being admitted following a fall on Necker Island.

Evening Standard

Sir Richard Branson's Virgin to 'explore' stopping trains to France at Stratford in east London

‘It's a big and fast growing commercial opportunity,’ says East Ham MP Sir Stephen Timms pushing the case for a Stratford International stop

Evening Standard

Richard Branson sends inspiring message to ‘anyone going through hell’ after sudden death of wife Joan

Richard Branson has shared an inspiring message to “anyone going through hell or high water right now” following the sudden death of his wife.

The Independent UK

Richard Branson’s next stop: Paris and beyond as he takes on Eurostar

The billionaire businessman faces a David-and-Goliath battle to challenge Eurostar’s 30-year monopoly and bring some Virgin magic to the cross-Channel route

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Expert says Sir Richard Branson’s wife likely died of blood clot

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The Independent UK

Joan Templeman death reason: Richard Branson’s wife died after blood clot in lungs; full inquest may reveal what happened

Lady Joan Branson, beloved wife of Sir Richard Branson, has tragically passed away due to a blood clot, specifically a pulmonary embolism. An impending inquest will delve into the details surrounding her death. Richard Branson expressed heartfelt sorrow in a tribute dedicated to his partner of fifty years, whose love…

The Economic Times

Coroner hopes ‘lessons will be learnt’ during inquest into death of Richard Branson’s wife

Sir Richard described Lady Joan Sarah Drummond Branson as the ‘shining star around which our family’s universe has always orbited’

The Independent UK

In 1978, Richard Branson bought a bare 74-acre Caribbean island for $180,000; it now shelters more than 140 animal species, including breeding lemurs and giant tortoises

In 1978, Richard Branson acquired Necker Island, which was nothing more than raw, undeveloped land at the time. Through the implementation of a dedicated conservation program, he has nurtured this paradise into a vibrant sanctuary. Today, more than 140 species thrive, including iconic flagship animals such as giant tortoises and…

The Times of India

Richard Branson double-booked his own job interview. The candidate stuck in traffic with him for 2.5 hours is now Virgin's CEO

Josh Bayliss joined Virgin as a lawyer in 2005 and rose to CEO, drawing on lessons from Richard Branson’s unconventional approach to business.

Fortune

Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic leads airlines shredding Government's case for third runway at Heathrow

‘Heathrow is already the most expensive airport in the world for airlines to use, and expansion risks driving charges up to the point where the hub becomes unaffordable,’ British Airways’ parent company IAG added

Evening Standard

Virgin Trains takes major step towards challenging Eurostar with London to Europe services

Virgin Trains has been cleared to run up to 20 daily return services through the Channel Tunnel from 2030, bringing an end to Eurostar’s long-running monopoly one step closer.

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The Guardian - UK

Virgin Trains a step closer to running services to Europe in blow to Eurostar

Operator granted UK track access for as many as 20 daily return trains to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from 2030

The Independent UK

Virgin Trains step closer to launching London-Europe services to rival Eurostar

The company wants to run as many as 20 daily return trips through the Channel Tunnel

Evening Standard

Virgin Trains gets green light to run trains between London and Paris

Sir Richard Branson’s company gets regulatory approval to run up to 20 new daily return services between London and the continent

Fortune

Billionaire Richard Branson says copying his 5 a.m. morning routine won’t make you successful—and will just cause ‘more burnouts than breakthroughs’

Billionaire Virgin boss Richard Branson wakes up at 5 a.m. and drinks 20 cups of tea. And now he's 'worried' people think it’s the secret to success.

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Evening Standard

Sir Richard Branson pays tribute to late wife Joan Templeman on 81st birthday

The entrepreneur has marked the 81st birthday of his late wife just months after her passing.

The Economic Times

Life lesson of the day by Richard Branson: 'You don't learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by...' - inspiring quote and advice by Virgin Group's founder on why successful people aren't afraid to fail and how mistakes and experiences lead to growth

Life lesson of the day by Richard Branson: Richard Branson emphasizes that true learning, like walking, comes from doing and experiencing, not just following rules. He encourages embracing mistakes as necessary steps for growth and improvement, rather than fearing them.

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Virgin Records' Sir Richard Branson reveals surprising way he signed Janet Jackson

Sir Richard Branson pulled out all the stops to sign Janet Jackson to Virgin Records in 1991.

The Guardian - UK

The Balloonists review – divas and disasters in tale of first round-the-world hot-air balloon flight

Polite documentary about Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones, who faced off much wealthier rivals Richard Branson and Steve Fossett in the race to circumnavigate the globe

Evening Standard

Sir Richard Branson's wife Joan's cause of death revealed at inquest

Lady Joan Sarah Drummond Branson, 80, died from a blood clot from complications following a fall-induced back injury two weeks earlier, the inquest heard

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63 Celebrity Photos That Fans Took That Might Change The Way You See Them

In a news cycle filled with constant celebrity scandals, stories of famous people being genuinely kind to their fans can feel like a breath of fresh air. We’ve gathered a collection of wholesome encounters shared online that suggest meeting your heroes can sometimes be everything you hope for. From Keanu…

MusicRadar

“Our music was so simple: we’d all laugh when Adrian Wright moved just one finger on the synthesizer and it sounded great”: Replicate the sonic magic of the Human League’s defining synth-pop anthem

The first UK No. 1 to use a drum machine plays host to one of the most recognisable synth parts ever. We re-create its opening 5th riff in all its 80s glory

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