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#VIRGINATLANTIC

The airline announced that it is to cut more than 3,000 jobs and end its operation at Gatwick.

@guyleonard said: “This should read: Richard Branson to remain a billionaire, continue not paying taxes in the UK and live on his expensive island.”

@damiank73 wrote: “Branson needs to flog his Island.”

@alex_mufti wrote: “The airline industry looks dead. Holidays at home and maybe big trip every few years.”

@Lizzieluisawrote: “Not at all, it will recover. I cannot wait to travel and will do so as soon as it’s safe, even more than before.”

@jezzas2010 wrote: “Very sad news. The UK aviation industry needs to unite to ensure we have a future.”

@Chrispjones writes: “The travel industry will never go back to the way it was. Long haul flights will be more expensive and rarer, and business travel will be too.”

@altrinchamh2q said: “Devastating for staff, but it’s impossible for government to bail out every company.”

@stitchinbee5842 wrote: “So sad for the wonderful flight crew and ground staff that always made flying Virgin a fun experience.”

@jonphillips1974 wrote:

“Let some companies fail in this. Sorry for the employees but I’m sick of being held to ransom by multinationals with unsustainable business models.”

#FINISHTHESEASON

PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor said halves of less than 45 minutes were being considered when football resumes.

@19waji tweeted: “We need full 90mins, if not declare it null and void period!”

@pistolpete168 said: “Why not 5-a-side games so less players? I know, why don’t we finish the season on FIFA 2019 on the PS4, I am sure the players are actually quite good at it given the spare time they get.”

@Fpl_fly said: “Null and void this season. Strike it from the record. Only resume when it is safe to do so for fans, staff and players. Any fudging of the laws of the game should not be considered. Stop with this nonsense now. Protect the NHS. Save Lives.”

@Benmadd added: “Have all the time stuck to the ‘you can’t cancel a season that’s 75% done’. But had enough, just void the season and come back when its ‘safe’ to do. Money has killed the beautiful game, the desperation to restart has to do with TV deal”