Virgin CEO Josh Bayliss: 'Every one of us should think hard about whether we need to take a flight'

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There has scarcely been a more a precarious time to operate a globally recognisable brand. Consumer awareness of ethical and environmental issues is higher than ever, bringing with it far loftier expectations...

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