Argh

Sometimes the Government really irritates me. Now they're getting in my way of taking over Northern Rock. Which means that Northern Rock customers will receive poorer service for higher prices, instead of great Virgin service at great Virgin prices. My American friends say they've got a term for this... cock-blocking.

Warm regards,
Sir Dick

Northern Rock, part 2...

You've all probably heard the news by now... Virgin is the preferred buyer of Northern Rock. As I wrote nearly a month ago, "Virgin's coming."

There are plenty of things that could still potentially go wrong, but Virgin's committed to turning Northern Rock around without firing everyone and ruining the business or industry.

We're still debating how to brand the business... I've been a fan of Virgin Rocks, but my advisors say there might be confusion about whether that would refer to Rock-and-Roll, my upcoming line of stores for geologists, or just a statement of the obvious.

I'll keep you all updated on progress. Now back to my conference in paradise...

Warm regards,
Sir Dick