UK markets need radical reform, not the Chancellor’s endless tweaks Opinion ISA reform and stamp duty relief are sticking plasters for a stock market that needs major surgery, writes Tim Focas.
Millions of savers to face ‘hidden tax burden’ Economics Millions of Brits will face a ‘hidden tax burden’ this year, fresh HMRC data has revealed, as thousands more are set to pay tax on the interest from their savings. Over 3.35m people are projected to be taxed on savings interest in 2025 – where the interest earned on savings exceeds the tax-free allowance and [...]
Reeves warned ‘undermining cash ISAs a serious mistake’ Investing Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been warned that “undermining” cash ISAs would be a “serious mistake” and could hike the cost of mortgages and make them harder to access. Skipton Building Society has joined the chorus of institutions voicing their concerns ahead of the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech next week where she is expected to announce a [...]
The Debate: Should Rachel Reeves reduce the Cash ISA allowance? July 9, 2025 Rachel Reeves is reportedly mulling reducing the amount Brits can save in Cash ISAs, but would such a move actually foster economic growth?
Revolut: UK fintech launches stocks and shares ISA July 8, 2025 Digital banking juggernaut Revolut has expanded its investment offering into stocks and shares ISAs for UK customers. The Canary Wharf-based firm will offer its new ISAs, along with over 100 UK-listed exchange-traded funds, through its investing arm Revolut Trading. Revolut will offer fund managing titans such as Blackrock, Amundi and Vanguard for the ETF platform, [...]
Rachel Reeves’ Cash ISA plans will punish Brits who just want stability July 8, 2025 The Chancellor isn't wrong to try and get Brits investing, but Cash ISA reform won't work, writes Antonia Medlicott.
Rachel Reeves warned cash ISA reforms will hike mortgage costs July 7, 2025 Rachel Reeves’ plans to cut the cash ISA limit have been blasted by the bosses of Britain’s top building societies over fears they will hike borrowing costs. The Chancellor has been warned her proposals to slash savers’ annual cash ISA allowance from the existing tax-free threshold will drive up costs for homeowners and businesses. Concerns [...]
Rachel Reeves’ cash ISA plans would ‘choke mortgages’ July 3, 2025 Rachel Reeves’ plans to slash the tax-free cash ISA allowance “would be effectively choking mortgage availability” for those who need them the most, a building society’s CEO has said. Darlington Building Society was reacting to the news that the Chancellor is set to announce a lowering of the current £20,000 cap that savers are allowed [...]
Government’s £4.4bn gain on ‘shares tax’ puts investors on edge June 20, 2025 Investors have stepped in to provide the government with a cheap fix after receipts from the ‘share tax’ grew to £4.4bn amid fears it was harming London’s capital markets. Rachel Reeves has spoken about her desire to boost the UK’s retail investment culture as part of her drive to deliver higher growth and yield more [...]
Octopus Money CEO: Cash ISA saving can be ‘over-comforting’ June 5, 2025 Saving into cash ISAs can lead investors to become “over-comforted” with their financial situation, despite likely better choices, the CEO of Octopus Money has said. Speaking to City AM, Ruth Handcock argued that the fact that 92 per cent of Brits do not receive financial advice was “the biggest unsolved problem in financial services”. “It [...]