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
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
This London station could finally get international trains as Virgin eyes France route High-speed rivals to Eurostar could operate from a wider range of railway stations in a challenge to the cross-Channel operator The Independent UK · Sep 9
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 · Aug 29
Keir Starmer calls on Andrew to testify in US over Jeffrey Epstein links Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was stripped of his royal titles last year, features heavily in the latest tranche of the Epstein files The Guardian - UK · Jan 31
New Epstein release includes pictures of Trump, Clinton and Andrew One picture shows condoms depicting a caricature of Trump’s face above the phrase: ‘I’m HUUUUGE!’ The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025
Photograph of Andrew among latest release of images from Epstein estate Just under 20 pictures have been shared by Democrats on the US’s House Oversight Committee on Friday. Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor pictured in new release of Epstein case files House Oversight Democrats released images of high-profile figures including Andrew and US president Donald Trump from Epstein’s estate The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025
Richard Branson announces death of wife Joan Templeman: ‘My guiding light’ The pair had been married since 1989 The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025
Richard Branson ‘heartbroken’ as he announces death of wife Joan Templeman The couple married in 1989 and share two children, Holly and Sam. Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2025
Virgin could run trains direct from London to Paris Charles de Gaulle airport as firm looks to rival Eurostar Sir Richard Branson’s company plans to run services to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam and could reach France’s busiest airport Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025
Virgin hopes to run direct trains from London to Paris Charles de Gaulle airport Sir Richard Branson said his company has overcome ‘the big hurdle that we had to get through’ to start running international train services. The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025
Eurostar to run first double-decker trains amid rising competition Eurostar will begin running double-decker trains through the Channel Tunnel for the first time, the company announced Wednesday, as it braces for increased competition on its cross-Channel routes between London and mainland Europe. Radio France Internationale · Oct 22, 2025
Double-decker trains could soon operate through Channel Tunnel Alstom’s high-speed trains, running up to 200mph, are being considered for the London-Paris route The Independent UK · May 16, 2025
The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025 Richard Branson says opening of first Virgin hotel in London ‘really special’ The entrepreneur’s Virgin Group began life in the capital more than 50 years ago.
Euronews · Apr 10, 2025 New competitors could slash Channel Tunnel rail fare by 30 per cent in the next 15 years A new report forecasts a drop in Channel Tunnel rail fares of nearly a third as new operators enter the market.
Euronews · Apr 8, 2025 Italian rail operator reveals €1bn investment to tackle Eurostar monopoly Eurostar currently holds a monopoly on routes between mainland Europe and London, but competitors are closing in.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2025 Virgin says ‘no more major hurdles’ to running cross-Channel trains Company says it has ‘green signal’ after rail regulator suggests space at Eurostar depot can be freed up for rivals
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025 Eurostar rival gets ‘green signal’ for Channel Tunnel trains Virgin Group poised to announce challenger to Eurostar after key hurdle overcome
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025 Virgin Group poised to announce challenger to Eurostar after key hurdle overcome Sir Richard Branson’s company said it hopes to make an announcement shortly about services to rival Eurostar
Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025 Eurostar rivals say 'green signal' has been given to run trains through Channel Tunnel Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group says there are ‘no more major hurdles to overcome’ for it to launch services rivalling Eurostar
Fortune · Mar 10, 2025 Sir Richard Branson plots end to Eurostar's 30-year monopoly with $900bn Virgin fundraise Branson's Virgin Group confirmed a mammoth fundraising plan that could see Virgin operate a Eurostar alternative by the end of the decade.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2025 Virgin aims to raise £700m to rival Eurostar on cross-Channel trains Richard Branson’s group plans rail routes linking London to Paris and Brussels, and maybe Amsterdam
Fortune · Oct 4, 2024 Richard Branson says Gen Z should skip college and get on with it "I would just suggest that people get out there into the real world and get on with it," says billionaire Virgin Group founder Richard Branson.
Fortune · Jun 10, 2024 Richard Branson unveils succession plan to give Virgin Atlantic to his kids Branson's daughter Holly is Virgin Atlantic's chief purpose and vision officer, while his son Sam is an informal advisor.