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Will Labour's plans to end leasehold injustice and rein in 'outrageous' fees work?

Angela Rayner promised to cap leasehold ground rents, curb unfair administration and permission fees and set up an independent regulator for managing agents.

Will Labour's plans to end leasehold injustice and rein in 'outrageous' fees work?

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Manufacturers or money managers? Consumer goods firms hold N587 billion cash in 2026

Nigeria’s consumer goods companies make products that fill kitchen shelves, dining tables and refrigerators. But for some, keeping money in the bank has also become an important source of earnings.

  • Nigerian consumer goods firms held N587 billion in cash at year-end 2026.
  • Interest income rose 36.5% to N31.08 billion in 2026's first half.
  • Top five companies represent 84% of total cash, but rate cut may reduce returns.

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