Sir Richard Branson

Like A Virgin?

The Huffington Post UK | Christopher York | Posted 12.05.2013 | UK

No matter how freaky you thought the idea of Sir Richard Branson in drag could be it turns out the reality is actually far worse. It's difficult to...

Guess Who's Been Named Among The World's Top Bosses?

The Huffington Post UK | Charlie Thomas | Posted 06.03.2013 | UK

Virgin's Sir Richard Branson has been voted Britain's Most Inspirational Business Leader, followed closely by Bill Gates and Lord Sugar. The survey...

When Will Sir Richard Branson and Professor Stephen Hawking Head Into Space on Virgin Galactic?

Ellee Seymour | Posted 12.04.2013 | UK Tech
Ellee Seymour

Just over a year ago I recorded this video of Sir Richard Branson at Prof Stephen Hawkings' 70th birthday symposium in Cambridge. Branson told me he ...

'Britain Can't Stand On the Sidelines'

Posted 31.01.2013 | UK Politics

Sir Richard Branson has teamed up with top businessmen to caution David Cameron his plans to renegotiate the UK's relationship with the EU could harm ...

The Curious Case of the Home Affairs Select Committee's Drugs Policy Report

Jason Reed | Posted 08.02.2013 | UK Politics
Jason Reed

The last time a Royal Commission was called for on drug policy was that of the 9 March 2011; Lord Norton of Louth raised the issue in a question for short debate - the call for an evidence lead policy was to such an extent that the word evidence was used 42 times in only an hour.

Charlie Thomas

Analysts Unconvinced That Branson Will Lose Control Of Virgin Atlantic

HuffingtonPost.com | Charlie Thomas | Posted 03.12.2012 | UK

Analysts have poured cold water on the suggestion that Sir Richard Branson could lose control of his Virgin Atlantic airline through deals with Delta ...

Charlie Thomas

Banking For A Better Future (INTERVIEW)

HuffingtonPost.com | Charlie Thomas | Posted 12.11.2012 | UK

Simon Dixon is a former banker who decided to leave the murky world of investment banking to lead a new peer-to-peer crowdfunding platform, aimed at h...

How Unrealistic Is Prometheus' Space-Hungry Entrepeneur Peter Weyland?

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 08.12.2012 | UK Entertainment

In 2023 when Prometheus's Peter Weyland declares that 'we are the gods now', his Nietzchean statement will be met with the nervous fluttering of his a...

Labour MP: 'Civil Servants Need To Up Their Game'

PA | Posted 03.12.2012 | UK Politics

A senior MP has demanded sweeping changes to the civil service amid the West Coast main line rail fiasco. On Thursday, Labour MP Margaret Hodge, wh...

Why Won't Transport Secretary Say Sorry To Branson?

The Huffington Post UK/PA | Posted 03.10.2012 | UK Politics

Patrick McLoughlin, the transport secretary, has refused to say sorry publicly to Sir Richard Branson for the £40m West Coast Mainline "fiasco" which...

West Coast Mainline Bid 'Still Live'

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Ted Thornhill | Posted 03.09.2012 | UK

Legal action by Virgin Rail has prevented the government signing a contract awarding a major franchise to a rival bidder, MPs were told. Rail minis...

On The Right Track?

PA | Posted 25.08.2012 | UK

A Parliamentary select committee chairman today asked the Government to delay signing off the deal which will see Sir Richard Branson's train company ...

Virgin Rail Loses West Coast Franchise

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 15.08.2012 | UK

Sir Richard Branson has blasted the Department of Transport for its "insanity" in awarding the West Coast Main Line that his Virgin Rail company has b...

Virgin Could Lose Rail Franchise

PA | Posted 12.08.2012 | UK

Sir Richard Branson could lose his West Coast rail franchise this week, with a transport union warning that the switch in ownership could mean higher ...

Branson And His Children Will Be First Virgin Galactic Space Tourists

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 10.09.2012 | UK Tech

Sir Richard Branson has announced that he and his children will be the first passengers when the Virgin Galactic space tourism programme begins. Vi...

Branson's Latest Venture? Water

The Huffington Post UK | Paul Vale | Posted 31.05.2012 | UK Tech

Richard Branson is to add drinking water to his company’s diverse portfolio by revolutionising the way Brits consume H2O in the home. At least that...

Virgin Galactic Granted Space Flight Permit

Huffington Post UK | Michael Rundle | Posted 31.07.2012 | UK Tech

Virgin Galactic has taken one small step closer into space, after it was granted a license for experimental rocket tests in the United States. Scal...

Which Airline Will Let You Make Calls And Send Texts In Flight?

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 14.05.2012 | UK

Passengers on Sir Richard Branson's airline, Virgin Atlantic, will be able to make and receive phone calls while in the air, it was announced on Monda...

Richard Branson Is So Cool: Modest Virgin Boss Serves Up Ice Cubes Shaped Like His Own Face

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 02.07.2012 | UK

Upper class passengers on Virgin Atlantic flights can now enjoy their journeys with a likeness of Richard Branson grinning at them from within their d...

Virgin Media Ad Pulled Amidst Dr Who Complaint

WENN | Posted 18.04.2012 | UK Entertainment

A Virgin Media advert featuring actor David Tennant has been pulled following an allegation from BBC bosses that it played on the Doctor Who brand. ...

Open Letter to Winston Matthews - Prisoner Number A8167CK

Jason Reed | Posted 12.06.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Jason Reed

Dear Winston Matthews, Words simply cannot express how I felt when I learned of your incarceration.

The Versus Debate - The Night Drug Policy Went Mainstream

Jason Reed | Posted 14.05.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Jason Reed

Did you see the debate? A debate with a host of celebrities: Russell Brand, Sir Richard Branson; world leaders, and eminent opinion formers. Oh, and Peter Hitchens was in attendance. A debate of such magnitude would surely not creep under the radar? Especially given the gravitas of the contested subject?

What UK Cities Can Learn From Our Rock-Star Entrepreneurs

Max Steinberg | Posted 12.05.2012 | UK
Max Steinberg

In Liverpool, with an innovative-thinking city council and a wiling and pro-active private sector we are doing this, uniting in our efforts to propel this city forward, encouraging all sectors and our youth to secure our future prosperity.

All Aboard The Entrepreneurship Express

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 13.03.2012 | UK Universities & Education

Sir Richard Branson has renewed his vow to help budding British entrepreneurs "create lots of jobs and lots of great companies". The Virgin magnate...

An Open Letter to Sir Richard Branson

Monica Luppi | Posted 23.04.2012 | UK
Monica Luppi

Mr Branson, let me ask you a few questions: How many desperate mothers of addicts have you listened to? How many times have you taken an addict into your home and nursed him back to health, taking the time to understand him? Have you met with many who have lost all their money and possessions while a family member struggled through years of drug abuse?