What to wash your Halloween haul down with Wine Never has there been a festival so associated with sweet treats as Halloween and now is the time to stock up for trick-or-treaters. Whether clearing the leftovers or raiding your child’s haul there is a way to make the experience even better with a glass of the good stuff. Chocolate I tend to go with [...]
Virgin Wines: Revenue flat as it looks to weather bottleneck in market Business Online wine seller Virgin Wines has reported flat year-on-year revenue as it searches for ways to acquire loyal customers and increase efficiency in a tough trading environment. Total revenue remained at £59m in the year ended 28 June, while profit before tax increased by £2.4m to £1.7m, from a loss of £0.7m in 2023. Adjusted [...]
UK investors rush to venture capital trusts ahead of Budget Investing Two venture capital trusts (VCTs) have raised £90m in just 45 days as investors rush into the vehicles ahead of a potential hike in capital gains tax at the Budget. Capital gains tax currently sits at 20 per cent but rumours are spreading that the levy could be lifted by Rachel Reeves’s at her first [...]
Virgin Wines returns to black as subscription sign ups soar July 25, 2024 Virgin Wines has returned to profitability despite a "challenging" backdrop, with its wine subscription service helping to offset its increased running costs.
Stay at Richard Branson’s guest at Son Bunyola, Mallorca July 10, 2024 Richard Branson’s Son Bunyola on theSpanish island of Mallorca is a secludedretreat like no other, and an artist’sparadise, says Jenny Southan
Virgin Wines ‘confident’ of hitting profit target after ‘positive’ half-year March 25, 2024 Virgin Wines has said it is confident it will meet its profit target after reporting "positive" half-year results.
How Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group makes money and what it’s worth today March 21, 2024 City A.M. has taken a look at what Virgin Group still owns and what companies pay to use the brand's name.
Beyond Crystal Seas: Nassau’s Festive and Culinary Oasis Just Hours from the UK March 21, 2024 Nassau & Paradise Island in The Bahamas are buzzing, and we are excited to invite travellers from the UK to explore the destination this year. With nonstop flights with Virgin Atlantic and British Airways, UK travelers have convenient access and luxury accommodations at their fingertips. Our twin paradises inspire exploration and adventure with Bahamian culture, [...]
Nassau & Paradise Island – a playground of luxury hotels, colourful history and natural wonders March 14, 2024 It was NASA astronaut Scott Kelly who described The Bahamas as “the most beautiful place from space” as he gazed down at this incredible archipelago from the International Space Station. Back on Terra Firma, during his subsequent visit to the islands, he told a group of science and technology students that “There are other [...]
Top 7: The best ski destinations in Europe for party vibes, beginners, and everything else March 6, 2024 Missing the mountains, want to get back on the piste before the ice melts or determined to finally learn to ski before the season ends? Top 7 rounds up the best late season snow breaks . . . .