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    • Monday, 21 February, 2022
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      Pandemic prompted strategic shift for superfast transport system, says company

    • Thursday, 30 December, 2021
      Virgin Orbit’s Nasdaq listing falls short of fundraising target

      Richard Branson’s parent group forced to inject up to $100m for merger with Spac to go ahead

    • Monday, 13 December, 2021
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      Branson gives Virgin Atlantic cash injection as travel outlook darkens

      Tycoon’s Virgin Group and Delta Air Lines pump in £400m

    • Monday, 23 August, 2021
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      Virgin Orbit brings Boeing on board for $3.2bn Spac deal

      Richard Branson’s reusable launch venture is aiming for Nasdaq listing

    • Friday, 13 August, 2021
      Branson’s Virgin Group takes in $1bn from Galactic share sales

      Space travel company’s market value has almost trebled since 2019 listing through a Spac

    • Sunday, 8 August, 2021
      Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd
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      Branson airline may tap investors this autumn as recovery in business and holiday travel gathers momentum

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      Virgin cruise ship set for debut after investors keep it afloat

      The €600m Scarlet Lady will feature immersive theatre, a tattoo parlour and a sexologist on its adult-only trips

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      Parallels between Fitzpatrick and Branson empires don’t stop at getting off the ground

    • Sunday, 7 March, 2021
      Branson asks UK court to rule on value of Virgin brand

      Business magnate embroiled in $250m dispute with US rail operator Brightline

    • Monday, 18 January, 2021
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      Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit launches rocket into space

      Successful test puts satellites into orbit eight months after failed first attempt

    • Monday, 9 November, 2020
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      British billionaire joins fundraising craze in bid to expand Virgin empire

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      Virgin Atlantic wins UK court backing for rescue package

      Approval takes company closer to securing £1.2bn recapitalisation

    • Tuesday, 14 July, 2020
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      Virgin Atlantic secures £1.2bn rescue package to keep flying

      Chief executive says deal is ‘major achievement’ in airline’s fight for survival

    • Wednesday, 1 July, 2020
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      Cash move comes as grounded airline races to finalise £1bn rescue package

    • Friday, 26 June, 2020
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      Virgin ramps up efforts to raise cash for struggling airlines

      Richard Branson’s group will sell $500m stake in Virgin Galactic and seek private investors

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      Branson clears path to sell $1bn stake in Virgin Galactic

      Filing opens door to potential sale of half of Virgin Group’s holding in space venture

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      How Virgin Galactic might help the rest of the group escape the gravitational pull of coronavirus

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