The famous faces calling for Britain to rejoin the EU Prime minister Andy Burnham has reopened the Brexit debate following The Independent’s campaign to rebuild relations with Europe The Independent UK · Sep 30
International trains stopping at second major London station wins crucial backing from rail minister Major boost for Londoners as Lord Hendy backs vital ‘second stop’ move Evening Standard · Sep 30
Richard Branson joins call from Tony Blair think tank for Britain to rejoin EU The Virgin Group founder compared Brexit to ‘swapping an F1 car for a hatchback’. Evening Standard · Sep 24
Quote of the day by Richard Branson, 'Business opportunities are like buses, there's always another one coming' offers timeless life advice on success, career, ambition, personal growth, teaches us why missed opportunities aren’t the end, how entrepreneurs can stay ready for next big chance Richard Branson’s quote is a reminder that entrepreneurship is a journey rather than a single moment of success. Missing one opportunity, losing one deal or experiencing one failure does not necessarily determine what happens next. New technologies, changing markets, evolving customer needs and unexpected connections can continually create fresh possibilities.… The Economic Times · Sep 21
Virgin Group CEO scrolls TikTok daily to keep up with Gen Z: 'The zeitgeist is not with people in their 50s’ Josh Bayliss, CEO of Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, actively uses TikTok—with the goal of staying ahead of Gen Z trends that could shape his businesses. Fortune · Sep 13
Inquest reveals what likely contributed to death of Richard Branson’s wife IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 9
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 · Sep 9
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 · Sep 9
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 · Sep 9
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 · Sep 8
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 · Sep 7
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 Evening Standard · Sep 7
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 · Sep 2
The Independent UK · Sep 2 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 Times of India · Aug 30 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…
Fortune · Aug 29 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.
Evening Standard · Aug 19 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
Euronews · Aug 17 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.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17 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 · Aug 17 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 · Aug 17 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 · Jul 15 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.
Evening Standard · Jul 6 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 · Jun 18 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.