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Virgin wins permit to carry out UK's first ever space launch - from brand new facility

Virgin Orbit has secured licences to carry out the UK's first ever space launch in a mission named 'Start Me Up' - and the company plans to launch the aircraft from Cornwall

Daily Mirror

I’ve lost touch with reality after lunch on Necker with Sir Richard Branson

There is an illustration that does the rounds on Twitter from time to time which tickles me in a profound sort of way. It’s from Arthur Lobel’s Frog and Toad series, the children’s books, and shows the pyjamaed Toad sitting up in bed frowning over the day’s to-do list. The…

Evening Standard

Branson review – makes you wonder if Sir Richard’s risk-taking is really worth celebrating

This four-part documentary series profiles an existence in which the Virgin boss has repeatedly gambled his financial security – and even his life. But is it worth celebrating?

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TV tonight: a terrified Richard Branson made this film in case he died in space

The billionaire gets emotional as he records a farewell message to his family. Plus: SAS Rogue Heroes reaches its rollicking finale. Here’s everything to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

The new films and shows out on Now this weekend – December 2

Sky’s subscription service has some great new content dropping in December

Manchester Evening News

December streaming guide: Will Smith’s back, Harry and Meghan, Irreverent and much more

Will Smith's film, Emancipation, is among some great shows and documentaries out this month reviewed in our December streaming guide.

The New Daily

TV shows to watch this week: Dolly Parton saves Christmas special with old-time religion

'Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas'

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Branson on Sky and NOW documentary review: say what you like about ‘old beardy’, it’s one hell of a story

This documentary shows if you strip away the shameless showmanship, Branson has created one of Britain’s few properly global brands from scratch and had a lot of fun along the way

Evening Standard

Cornwall's Spaceport leaves 'already struggling' locals divided over benefits

The first space mission from the site in Newquay, Cornwall is expected to be conducted by entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit company in the coming weeks

Daily Mirror

Blind passenger upgraded after being ‘kicked off’ Virgin cruise ship

‘We don’t have enough supports for you as a blind solo traveller,’ man was told

The Independent UK

Away Game: Rock the Kasbah

The pleasures awaiting you at this Moroccan mountain hideaway are worth the journey, says Ben Cobb

Evening Standard

The Case for Space Billionaires

What critics of the private space race get wrong

Reason

He paid Virgin Galactic $175K in 2007 to be on a spaceflight. Now 84, Elk Grove Village man, tired of waiting, got his money back.

Shefket Chapadjiev hoped to take a ride on one of Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic rocket ships. But he’s happy with what he has in life — including a 1½ -year-old granddaughter.

Chicago Sun-Times

Shai Weiss: the Virgin Atlantic boss taking flight again after the pandemic

The airline chief executive has had to contend with the corporate impact of Covid and the personal impact of cancer; now diversity and climate are top of his to-do list

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Evening Standard

Richard Branson will stop ‘turning girls upside down’ on Virgin planes

“He got attention, he sold tickets, and made everyone laugh – and there are different ways of doing it today”

The Guardian - UK

Richard Branson will stop ‘turning girls upside down’ on Virgin planes

The airline owner says he is still physically capable of ‘picking up ladies’ but ‘times have moved on’

The Guardian - UK

Richard Branson urges Heathrow not to limit Christmas flights

Strong dollar and end of Covid restrictions lead to huge boom in travel from US to UK, Virgin and Delta say

Evening Standard

Heathrow must be ready to provide ‘stellar’ passenger service for Christmas getaway, says Virgin Atlantic boss

Heathrow must provide an “absolutely stellar” service to passengers desperate to fly again as the pandemic ends, the boss one of the UK’s biggest airlines has said.

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Al Jazeera

Branson declines Singapore’s invite to death penalty debate

Singapore had invited Richard Branson to a live TV debate after he criticised the city state’s death penalty as brutal.

AFP

Branson turns down Singapore death penalty debate

Singapore (AFP) - British tycoon Richard Branson has rejected an invitation to debate Singapore's interior minister on the death penalty but doubled down on criticism that grew over the execution of a Malaysian man.

Daily Mirror

Virgin Atlantic plays prank on people who ‘pinched’ planes’ salt and pepper shakers

Virgin Atlantic hands out mini salt and pepper shakers with its meals which have become something of a collectors item among people who fly on Richard Branson's airline

The News Lens

If Singapore Wants to Debate the Death Penalty, Talk To Us — Not Richard Branson.

If the Singapore government really prioritized the well-being of people in Singapore, they wouldn’t be wasting time and money trying to get Richard Branson over for a “debate.”

Al Jazeera

The battle over space emissions in Cornwall

As the UK’s first rocket launch nears, space enthusiasts, climate activists, scientists and local residents are divided.

Bangkok Post

Singapore invites billionaire Branson to death penalty debate

Singapore invited British billionaire Richard Branson to a live televised debate with Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam on the city-state’s drug policy and death penalty in response to a blog post by the businessman on the subject.

Daily Mirror

Inside new luxury property on Richard Branson's private island costing over £16k a night

The Village on Branson's Moskito Island boasts amazing sea views, a two-tiered infinity pool complete with slide and a glass bottomed hot tub. It can be rented per night and accommodates up to 18 guests

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