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May 19, 2026

Manchester

The Impact&Places Partnership has made its first acquisition by securing the Ferrous site in Manchester. This £860 million joint venture between Homes England, Capital&Centric and Swiss Life Asset Managers aims to build 2,250 homes nationwide. The Manchester project will deliver 107 rental apartments on former industrial land. Supported by the National Housing Bank, the scheme focuses on accelerating residential-led regeneration in areas with high housing demand.
Hilton has signed an agreement to build Europe’s largest Hampton by Hilton and Manchester’s first Motto by Hilton. The two projects, set to open in 2026 and 2027, will bring over 500 new rooms to the city, strengthening Manchester’s position as one of the UK’s busiest hospitality markets.
Radisson Hotels has become the official hotel partner of Co-op Live in Manchester, strengthening ties between hospitality and live entertainment as the city’s new Radisson Blu prepares to open in 2026.

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