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  • Robert De Niro: Nobu reveals major London plans amid UK push

    Property

    Robert De Niro’s hospitality brand is open to considering new luxury residences in London after the success of its restaurants and hotel, the firm’s co-founders have exclusively told Morning Wire. Nobu Hospitality first launched in London in 1997 with a restaurant at Old Park Lane. That was followed by a hotel and restaurant in Portman [...]

    Aerial view of Viadux2 development project showcasing modern architecture and urban landscape in Eleven EXT05 area.
  • Tallest UK skyscraper outside London approved

    Property

    Plans to build the tallest skyscraper in the UK outside of London – which are backed by Hollywood legend Robert De Nero – have been given the green light. The Manchester city centre building will be developed by Salboy, which was co-founded by Betfred billionaire Fred Done, and will rise to 76 storeys. Land between [...]

    The skyscraper is to be the tallest outside of London. Credit - Salboy
  • Tallest UK skyscraper outside London to be approved

    Property

    Plans to build the tallest skyscraper in the UK outside of London have been recommended for approval. Developer Salboy, which was co-founded by Betfred billionaire Fred Done, is behind the proposals which would see a 76-storey building constructed in Manchester city centre. The £360m project, known as Viadux 2, has been earmarked for land between [...]

    The skyscraper is to be the tallest outside of London. Credit - Salboy
  • Robert De Niro backs plans for tallest skyscraper outside London

    March 20, 2025

    A company co-founded by Hollywood legend Robert De Niro has signed up to open a hotel, restaurant and residences in a planned skyscraper which would be the tallest building outside London. Nobu Hospitality has partnered with developer Salboy on the £360m scheme in Manchester city centre. The project, known as Viadux 2, has been earmarked [...]

  • Major change planned for tallest skyscraper outside London

    October 18, 2024

    A proposed 76-storey tower planned for Manchester city centre, which would be the tallest skyscraper in the UK outside London, is in line for a major change. Developer Salboy, which was co-founded by Fred Done who set up Betfred with his brother Peter, is on the verge of resubmitting its plans for Viadux 2 to [...]

  • Could Manchester eclipse London as the UK’s skyscraper capital?

    June 5, 2024

    For years London has stood alone as the preeminent home to the largest and most visually-striking skyscrapers in the UK - but could that be about to change?

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