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International trains set to run from second major London station: When, where and how?

Rail services to France could start from Stratford International in a few years

Evening Standard · Oct 23

Stratford International on track to get cross-Channel trains in budget boost

Sadiq Khan says upgrade would unlock station’s potential and allow it to live up to its name and be truly international

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21

Richard Branson Says He Sat in a Virgin Board Meeting in His 50s and ‘Didn’t Know If the Results Were Good or Bad News’

Despite being a billionaire with multiple successful ventures, Branson says he didn't understand some basic accounting and business principles until his 50s.

Barchart · Oct 20

Virgin unveils new train designs and plans for cross-Channel service linking London and Europe from 2030

The company plans to launch 20 daily return services linking London with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam, and wants to bring its signature hospitality to the service.

Euronews · Oct 9

Virgin reveals first glimpse of high-speed cross-Channel trains to launch in 2030

Virgin will be taking inspiration from its other travel businesses for the functionality and comfort of the trains

The Independent UK · Oct 9

Sadiq Khan in talks with Government over international trains stopping at second major London station

Mayor’s intervention raises hopes of services to and from France, and other European countries, stopping in east London

Evening Standard · Oct 9

Virgin unveils its future cross-Channel train as it gears up to take on Eurostar

Group plans to launch services from London in 2030 and hopes to outshine competitor with design inspiration from its airline, cruise and hotel arms

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9

Richard Branson bought an island to impress a girl, later bought $15 million Moskito Island

Richard Branson was 29 when he pursued an island to impress Joan Templeman, offering $100,000 for a property priced at $6 million before eventually buying it for $180,000. In 2007, he purchased 125-acre Moskito Island for $15 million. Today, the island has been divided among nine private families who own…

The Times of India · Oct 8

New online casinos UK: Brand new casino sites reviewed for October 2026

O'Reels Casino, 7Bet Casino and Lottoland are among our top new UK casinos for October 2026, picked after testing welcome offers, game selection and banking speed against the market's established operators

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Arrests and flight delays follow AFL grand final

Fights between unruly Fremantle Dockers fans ended in dozens of arrests and violence against police after a nail-biting AFL grand final.

AAP · Sep 27