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Commons Committee Urges Against Halving Cash ISA Allowance

10/25/2025

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The Commons Treasury Committee warns against cutting the cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £10,000.
They say the cut would not spur investment and would require better financial education to guide decisions.
Lowering cash ISA limit could raise mortgage costs because building societies rely on savings deposits.
Meg Hillier, the committee chair, emphasizes better financial literacy ahead of the November budget amid a £20 billion shortfall from downgraded productivity.

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The Commons Treasury Committee warns against cutting the cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £10,000.
They say the cut would not spur investment and would require better financial education to guide decisions.
Lowering cash ISA limit could raise mortgage costs because building societies rely on savings deposits.
Meg Hillier, the committee chair, emphasizes better financial literacy ahead of the November budget amid a £20 billion shortfall from downgraded productivity.