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Evening Standard
Vicky Shaw

Government should not cut cash Isa allowance, says Treasury Committee

The Treasury Committee said in the 2023-24 tax year, two-thirds of Isa contributions were to cash Isas (Nick Ansell/PA) - (PA Archive)

A powerful committee of MPs has urged the Government not to cut the cash Isa limit in the hope of persuading more people to invest in stocks and shares, saying such a move would be unlikely to incentivise savers.

The Treasury Committee said the focus instead should be on improving financial literacy and enhancing access to good advice and guidance, so people can make informed decisions with their savings.

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