The arrival of VIR100 at JFK from Heathrow in late November was billed as an aviation milestone. Decked out in the familiar red and white livery of Virgin Atlantic and carrying a certain bearded billionaire, it was the first commercial flight fuelled by a “sustainable” blend of cooking oil and animal fats.
The Government paid £45.5 billion for an 84 per cent stake in the stricken lender at the height of the financial crisis. A final taxpayer exit has been delayed until at least 2026.
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