Richard Branson

British business magnate (born 1950)

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Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson is a British business magnate. In the 1970s, he co-founded the Virgin Group, which today controls more than 400 companies in various fields.

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Virgin's Richard Branson urges businesses to ditch Russia as he becomes a video game character Richard Branson has criticised companies still operating in Russia accusing them of sustaining Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Richard Branson suffers 'nasty' injuries in cycling accident Sir Richard Branson has suffered "nasty" injuries after hitting a pothole and falling off his bike in the British Virgin Islands, the billionaire has revealed Sky News - Published on February 12, 2024
Kevin Costner and Jewel Dating, Cozy Photos on Caribbean Vacay Kevin Costner is apparently rebounding after his split from Christine Baumgartner because he and Jewel are now a thing ... sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ. These pics were shot on Richard.. TMZ.com - Published on December 8, 2023

Guilt-free flying or clever PR? What it was like onboard Virgin's 'fat flyer' "It works!" declares Virgin Atlantic founder Sir Richard Branson as we cross the Atlantic on this record-breaking flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), largely made up of used cooking oil. Sky News - Published on November 28, 2023
Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic First Commercial Space Flight A Success Virgin Galactic's first commercial space flight has been deemed a success -- and footage from inside the aircraft shows the passengers having a fantastic time as they experience zero-Gs! While.. TMZ.com - Published on June 30, 2023
Richard Branson ends Virgin Orbit operations after UK space mission failure Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit has announced it will be shutting down. Sky News - Published on May 24, 2023

Virgin Orbit delays bid deadline in scramble to find rescuer Virgin Orbit has pushed back the deadline for rescue bids as the commercial satellite venture founded by Sir Richard Branson scrambles to avert bankruptcy. Sky News - Published on May 12, 2023
Richard Branson's satellite launching firm Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy protection Virgin Orbit has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US after failing to secure the funding needed to recover from a January rocket failure. Sky News - Published on April 4, 2023
Branson-backed Virgin Voyages sets sail on quest for new funding Sir Richard Branson's cruise-line venture is seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in fresh funding even as the Virgin Group founder faces financial turbulence in other parts of his business empire. Sky News - Published on April 1, 2023
Virgin Orbit sacks most of workforce and ceases operations 'for foreseeable future' Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit has said it is laying off 85% of its staff and will cease operations for the foreseeable future. Sky News - Published on March 31, 2023

Richard Branson woke in middle of night to find Elon Musk barefoot in his kitchen - and holding his baby Richard Branson has revealed a bizarre story about finding Elon Musk in the kitchen of his New Mexico house in the middle of the night before his first space flight. Sky News - Published on January 8, 2023
Ready for lift off! Virgin Orbit awarded licences for UK's first space launch Space launches are set to take place in the UK after Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit was granted licences to operate them. Sky News - Published on December 21, 2022
Richard Branson declines invitation from Singapore to debate death penalty Sir Richard Branson has rejected an invitation to appear in a live television debate on the death penalty in Singapore. Sky News - Published on October 31, 2022	Space tourism could undo work to repair ozone layer, scientists say The space tourism of Richard Branson, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos could undo the progress made to heal the ozone layer, scientists have said. Sky News - Published on June 25, 2022
Sir Richard Branson calls for lower speed limits and suggests flight cuts to reduce West's reliance on Russian energy Sir Richard Branson has called for lower speed limits to reduce the West's reliance on Russian energy and suggested that airlines could cut some flights to help Ukraine. Sky News - Published on April 20, 2022	Prince William Blasts Space Tourism, Urges Billionaires to First Repair Earth Prince William has some harsh words for the Elon Musks, Jeff Bezos' and Richard Bransons of the world ... focus on fixing this planet instead of exploring what else is out there. The Duke of Cambridge.. TMZ.com - Published on October 14, 2021
Virgin Galactic flights grounded pending investigation into 'mishap' during Branson space mission Virgin Galactic has been banned from launching test flights into space while US safety regulators investigate a "mishap" that occurred during founder Sir Richard Branson's journey in July. Sky News - Published on September 2, 2021	Virgin Atlantic takes flight with surprise plot to land on London stock market Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic Airways is plotting a surprise flotation on the London Stock Exchange as it pins its hopes on a rapid rebound in transatlantic travel. Sky News - Published on August 7, 2021
Space Tourism Should Be Taxed Like Visits to Legoland, Congressman says Space tourism shouldn't be a tax-free joyride for Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson and other billionaires ... so says Rep. Earl Blumenauer, who's ready to do something about it. We got the Oregon.. TMZ.com - Published on July 22, 2021	Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Flight Will Include Youngest and Oldest People to Go to Space Jeff Bezos lost the billionaire space race to Richard Branson, but his trip will still be historic ... because it's carrying both a teenager and an octogenarian into space. As you've probably heard ..... TMZ.com - Published on July 16, 2021
Richard Branson Gets Space Hero's Welcome in NYC Sir Richard Branson appears to still be on cloud nine -- or whatever number it is at 55 miles above sea level -- and now the trailblazing billionaire's autograph is an even hotter commodity. The Virgin.. TMZ.com - Published on July 13, 2021	Sirisha Bandla: The third Indian-American woman to fly into space Andhra Pradesh-born Sirisha Bandla on Sunday became the third Indian-American woman to fly into space when she joined British billionaire Richard Branson and four others on board Virgin Galactic's.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 12, 2021
Will always carry fond memories of India: Richard Branson IndiaTimes - Published on July 11, 2021	Sir Richard Branson launches space flight as Virgin Galactic takes off Sir Richard Branson's private space tourism company will launch its first flight carrying the billionaire, two pilots, and three mission specialists to the fringes of space. Sky News - Published on July 11, 2021
For a showman like Richard Branson his space voyage is more than a publicity stunt Richard Branson's moment of destiny in space will happen 50 miles above a town called Truth or Consequences. Sky News - Published on July 11, 2021	Richard Branson aims to beat rival Jeff Bezos into space by nine days Billionaire Sir Richard Branson has announced his plan to reach space nine days before Amazon boss Jeff Bezos by taking part in a test flight for his company Virgin Galactic. Sky News - Published on July 2, 2021Also reported by •TMZ.com
Virgin Galactic Will Fly to Space with Richard Branson Before Jeff Bezos Richard Branson is closing in on winning the billionaire space race with Jeff Bezos -- because Virgin Galactic now has a flight planned for next weekend, and the British billionaire will be onboard... TMZ.com - Published on July 2, 2021	Virgin Galactic Gets FAA Green Light to Fly Passengers into Space Richard Branson just cleared one huge hurdle in his quest to beat Jeff Bezos into sub-orbital space ... the FFA just gave Virgin Galactic the green light to fly passengers. The Virgin Galactic honcho.. TMZ.com - Published on June 25, 2021
Branson plots $3bn SPAC merger to launch Virgin Orbit on to stock market Sir Richard Branson is in advanced talks about a multibillion dollar merger to take Virgin Orbit, his satellite launch company, on to the US public markets. Sky News - Published on June 12, 2021	Richard Branson Not Focused on Space Trip, All About Vegas Hotel Opening Richard Branson sure looks like he's putting his billionaire space race on the back burner ... 'cause the only thing he's betting on this weekend is Vegas, baby!!! The Virgin Galactic honcho was a true.. TMZ.com - Published on June 12, 2021