Branson: I will never again make lottery bid
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Billionaire businessman Richard Branson has stated that he will not instigate a legal challenge to the decision to award the licence for running the UK's National Lottery to Camelot. He has also decided not to make another bid for the licence.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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A binge too far: Virgin sacks Chris Evans for 'breach of contract.'
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Virgin Radio has dismissed presenter Chris Evans for breach of contract after he failed to attend work on five consecutive days. Evans himself feels that his dismissal is the result of conflict over the style of his show and its playlist.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Leslie Stone
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Journalist and broadcaster Leslie Stone was born in London, England, in 1934. He studied Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Oriel College, Oxford, England, and joined the Westminster Press in 1960.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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