There are no words to describe the feeling. This is space travel. This is a dream turned reality virg.in/4wYm #Unity22
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Richard Branson
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Tie-loathing adventurer, philanthropist & troublemaker, who believes in turning ideas into reality. Astronaut 001, otherwise known as Dr Yes at !
virgin.com/richard-branso…Joined August 2007
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Best of luck to everyone receiving their GCSE results today. Here’s a wonderful video from and a group of students discussing how the education system can evolve to help all young people can find their full potential: virg.in/oLMH
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This incredible group of young change makers are tackling everything from islamophobia to mental health, with support from the Virgin Money Foundation. Here's more from : virg.in/oL3t
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Joining Ukrainians everywhere in celebrating Ukraine’s Independence Day. Exactly six months into Russia’s brutal and unprovoked war of aggression, we must continue to support Ukraine’s sovereignty and self-determination. #StandWithUkraine
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., founding CEO of , has just returned from Ukraine full of sadness and outrage, but more determined than ever to help. Here’s Jean on the brutal reality of Putin’s war against this beautiful country and its people: virg.in/oum7
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“A white-knuckle endeavour of quite breath-taking risk” – 13 Lives is well worth a watch!
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This close shave with the Sydney Harbour Bridge has to be one of my most memorable adventures to date. It’s been so fun to take a trip down memory lane with my adventure animations. You can watch them right here: virg.in/RBadventures #RichardsAdventures
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Disruptive entrepreneurship is what was built on. Learn how we did it: masterclass.com/classes/richar
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#WorldEntrepreneurshipDay - Here’s me, trying to get ’s name on the map by spraying our logo on the side of a hot-air balloon and attempting to fly it around the world. Sometimes you’ve got to screw convention!
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This newspaper clipping from 1912 explains the impact of coal on the climate in the most powerful way I’ve heard: virg.in/o6Mq
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“Nothing is ever going to be perfect, and I think with any business it’s important to get out there and learn from the ultimate decision makers – your customers.”
Wonderful advice from Fabian, founder of and alumni of : virg.in/o6xB
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Thinking of everyone receiving their a-levels results today. Remember that your grades don’t define you, or what you can do in life. I dropped out of school, partly because I was struggling with dyslexia, but later realised it was my biggest strengths:
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Elders Statement: The Elders call for increased international support for #Ukraine and stress that neutrality is not a moral option in the face of continued Russian aggression.
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Really enjoyed watching The Offer – a Hollywood look at how The Godfather was created, with as many twists and turns as the classic film:
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The Elders express thanks to and the Ukrainian people for welcoming us to Kyiv today.
Russia’s war on Ukraine is a moral outrage. The world must strongly resist the normalisation of its horror and injustice. Humanity must not look away.
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Today, The Elders are visiting Kyiv to show their support for President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people in the face of Russian aggression: theelders.org/news/elders-vi
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The Curiosity Shop is now open - fantastic to see and working together to showcase Scottish start-ups at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh. Here’s more about the shop and the wonderful businesses it will feature: virg.in/o2x8 #VirginFamily
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“This deal would be a significant political breakthrough for Iran and the rest of the world.” The Elders urge Iran to seize the moment and endorse nuclear breakthrough: theelders.org/news/elders-ur
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A really exciting chance to win a trip to Spaceport Cornwall with and . Here’s more: virg.in/oBVi #VirginRed #VirginOrbit #CosmicGirl
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On this day in 1985, we attempted the fastest ever crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in the Challenger. Everything was going well until we found a fuel leak and capsized! We tried again a year later and managed to snatch the record: virg.in/oX7x
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How to embrace your fear of the unknown – an insightful read:
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Amazing to see the baby flamingos on Necker growing so fast. You can see them in the back of the frame here, with their parents in front.
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A great read on the defence of abortion in Kansas, which shows why everyone needs to stand together in support of reproductive rights and choices:
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An incredible project using AI to decode communication. I met the team behind it recently, and felt really inspired:
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Encouraging to see how is helping farmers combat food insecurity. A brilliant project we are proud to support at :
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Watch - a remarkable oral history project that shows how there is something terribly wrong with locking people up for the rest of their lives. These men deserve a second chance in life rather than being robbed of their humanity and dignity. visitingroomproject.org
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We're delighted to see handmade embroidered napkins, crafted by the Berbers of Morocco with the support of the foundation, available with . Each napkin has been handmade and is one of a kind: virg.in/o89V
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#RichardGlossip is innocent. Sign this petition to tell Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor and Governor Kevin Stitt to support a new hearing in the case: saverichardglossip.com/take-action #SaveRichardGlossip
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Agree with Estonia and Finland that European countries should stop issuing tourist visas to Russians amid the war in Ukraine.
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It’s important to give people the flexibility to make the most out of life beyond work. Great to see how is doing just this: virg.in/o8h7 #VirginFamily
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The perfect summer read – Barbarian Days by William Finnegan. What’s your favourite holiday book? literati.com/book-clubs/ric
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