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

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    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 City AM. 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

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    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

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    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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