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John Healey Tipped to Reverse One of Rachel Reeves' Most Unpopular Budget Cuts
The reversal would keep the tax-free savings limit at £20,000 after industry backlash and HMRC analysis found the cut would do little for the economy.
- On Wednesday, Chancellor John Healey is expected to scrap plans to slash the annual cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000 in his first Budget this afternoon.
- Former Chancellor Rachel Reeves introduced the reduction last year to encourage investment in Britain, but the policy faced widespread criticism for its complexity and potential to discourage savers.
- ISAs remain Britain's most popular savings product, with HMRC figures showing around £135.7 billion was paid into adult ISAs in the 2024/25 tax year, largely driven by cash subscription growth.
- While savers welcome the U-turn, some Investment figures branded the decision 'deeply misguided,' arguing that protecting tax incentives for cash discourages long-term investment.
- Instead of imposing restrictive allowance cuts, Healey reportedly intends to educate savers on the benefits of Stocks to foster wealth-building and long-term investment.
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John Healey’s reported plans to reverse the cut to the cash Isa ceiling in his maiden Budget have sparked a row across the City, as banks and brokers butt heads over the end of the controversial measure introduced by his predecessor. The Chancellor will end plans to lower the annual cash Isa limit from £20,000 [...]
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John Healey tipped to reverse one of Rachel Reeves' most unpopular Budget cuts
John Healey is reportedly considering reversing plans to cut the annual ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000, in a potential Budget boost for savers.
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UK's Healey to reverse cuts to cash ISA allowances, FT reports
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