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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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The Maldives is stunningly beautiful – and is going to fly there from October too. It’s even better that you can book a reward seat to get there through too! Here’s how: virg.in/UfYF
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Farwiza Farhan is an inspiring leader of The NewNow, who is working with communities in Indonesia to restore and protect the rainforest. Here’s a great read about the important work she does and the impact it has: virg.in/UNF3
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The ocean feeds us, regulates the climate, supports millions of livelihoods and provides the very air we breathe. This #WorldOceansDay, we’re marking progress in protecting the ocean, and reflecting on how much more needs to be done: virg.in/Ufxy
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Brilliant that you can book a Mediterranean trip with for 80,000 #VirginPoints for a limited time. Here’s more about the wonderful destinations you can reach: virg.in/Uxhs
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Less than a month until opens the doors to its new hotel in Mallorca, on the existing Son Bunyola property. I can’t wait! Here’s a closer look: virginlimitededition.com/en/son-bunyola
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The Kakhovka HPP is completely destroyed and can’t be restored. This is one of the biggest man-made environmental disaster in decades.
The plant was blown up by the russian military at night. The outcomes are devastating.
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Rap artist Toomaj Salehi bravely gave a voice to millions of young Iranians protesting in the street. As his life hangs in the balance after 8 months+ of imprisonment and torture, we all must give our voice to him and call for his release: nytimes.com/2023/05/31/opi #FreeToomaj
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Great to hear about ’s next Changemaker event at in London on June 21. will join to share her industry disrupting start-up story. Sign up for free tickets here: virg.in/CMJ23RB or join the livestream here: virg.in/CMJ23LiL
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Thrilled will be flying to even more destinations around the world - including South America virg.in/UNSK
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Who came up with the word ‘dyslexia’? It’s so hard to spell – and say! At ’s World Dyslexia Assembly, I asked the audience to share some ideas for a new word to define dyslexia. What would you call ‘dyslexia’, if you could change the word?
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Wonderful to see join Virgin Media O2 in teaming up with the National Databank and helping to bridge the digital divide. Here’s more about this digital inclusion work: virg.in/Up6p #VirginFamily
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Horrific to see Uganda pass one of the world’s cruellest anti-LGBTQ+ laws. People could be executed, and thousands exiled just because of who they love. This law is malicious and inhumane virg.in/UcxD
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Wonderful to see that the has awarded more than £12 million in funding to incredible initiatives making change in local communities, since 2015. Well done to everyone at the foundation who has contributed to this impact: virg.in/UcHS #VirginFamily
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50 years on from the record that changed my life:
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Elaheh Mohammadi & Niloofar Hamedi are incredibly brave reporters now accused of “colluding with hostile powers”. There is no chance of a fair trial and they risk paying the ultimate price for exposing the horrors of the regime. #MahsaAmini #StopExecutionsInIran
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Journalists fear for their lives in Iran. Two women are on trial for reporting on the death of #MahsaAmini. They have already endured horrific beatings and imprisonment. Now, they may face the death penalty - and it’s all taking place behind closed doors:
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Powerful thoughts on the importance of belonging from – a paralympic gold medallist who joined the 100% Human at Work gathering in Sydney: virg.in/UqPi
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Remarkable to see how Sightsavers supported Benin to eliminate Trachoma – a devastating eye disease that once threatened a third of the country’s population. Very proud to support their work through : virg.in/UwL7
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Never stop creating… especially if it’s a business that makes a real difference to people’s lives. Here’s more from my chat with a group of Scottish founders supported by : virg.in/USJN
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As negotiators head to Paris, business leaders call for a Global Plastics Treaty to get on top of the plastics crisis before it gets on top of us. Read more from my fellow leader on , :
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The Taliban’s repression of Afghan women is a form of apartheid, and the same goes for the treatment of women in Iran. Powerful to see my friend, Graça Machel, supporting the #EndGenderApartheid campaign: telegraph.co.uk/global-health/
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“Uganda’s anti-gay bill would see me killed if I return.” A powerful piece showing what is at stake if #Uganda passes its abhorrent anti-homosexuality bill. People don’t choose to be gay, and just as a good parent would accept their children’s sexuality, governments should do the… Show more
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Congratulations Jamila Gilbert, Christopher Huie, and Luke Mays - the newest Astronauts: virg.in/USGi #Unity25
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🙌 Touchdown, VSS Unity! Our crew and spaceship are back on Earth after landing smoothly at Spaceport America, New Mexico. #Unity25
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VMS Eve is taking VSS Unity to release altitude at which point the spaceship will be released and the rocket motor ignited. #Unity25
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Today is the 25th flight for VSS Unity, and Virgin Galactic’s 5th spaceflight. #Unity25
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Take-off! VMS Eve and VSS Unity have taken to the skies above Spaceport America, New Mexico. #Unity25
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RT if you're ready to go to space. Today is the day! Follow along on Twitter for flight day updates. #Unity25
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This is the top 5 list you don’t want your country to be on.
Our latest death penalty report, out now: amn.st/6010O9Qjg
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If you’d like to hear the original Tubular Bells on a record player, sign up to for the chance to win both a copy of the record and a Crossley Turntable: virg.in/USUg
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Wow, today marks 50 years since we released our very first album on Virgin Records –Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield. This was the record that transformed my life and kickstarted the Virgin brand: virg.in/USJn
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Powerful and inspiring to see the people of Iran continue to protest despite fresh crackdowns and brutal executions carried out by the Islamic Republic. #IranRevolution
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Happening now in Tehran.
Iranians are burning the billboard of Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic.
This morning, the Islamic Republic executed 3 prisoners — Saeed Yaghoubi, Majid Kazemi, Saleh Mirhashemi for the crime of protesting.
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The appalling executions of tortured protesters in Iran must prompt a strong reaction from the international community:
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Hot off the press 📖 Virgin Red have got Finding My Virginity, my autobiography, to give away. If you’re in the US, sign up to via the link and follow the steps to get yours now. When they’re gone, they’re gone. Terms apply: virg.in/U347
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