TISA CEO urges clarity on Cash ISA allowance following chancellor's remarks

Carol Knight calls for full £20,000 limit to be preserved across ISA products

Sahar Nazir
clock • 2 min read

The Investing and Saving Alliance (TISA) CEO Carol Knight has called on the government to clarify its commitment to the full tax-free ISA allowance, including whether the £20,000 limit specifically applies to Cash ISAs, following recent comments made by the chancellor.

In a BBC interview on 20 May, the chancellor Rachel Reeves reaffirmed the government's pledge to maintain the £20,000 tax-free ISA allowance, but did not specify if the commitment includes maintaining the Cash ISA limit at its current level. This lack of detail has sparked concern among some industry stakeholders about the future shape of the ISA landscape. Knight said the chancellor's statement has generated "a lot of coverage," but underscored the importance of confirming that the full £20,000 limit will remain intact for Cash ISAs in particular. "It is vital that those of us who wa...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

Sahar Nazir
Author spotlight

Sahar Nazir

News Editor at Professional Adviser

More on ISAs

Government stands by ISA reforms in response to Treasury Committee report

Government stands by ISA reforms in response to Treasury Committee report

Reeves has announced intent to slash cash ISA allowance

Isabel Baxter
clock 14 January 2026 • 2 min read
Concerns raised over potential tax on cash held in stocks & shares ISAs – reports

Concerns raised over potential tax on cash held in stocks & shares ISAs – reports

‘Cash-like’ product could face 20% charge

Cristian Angeloni
clock 08 December 2025 • 1 min read
ISA reforms represent a 'missed opportunity' as advisers face client confusion wave

ISA reforms represent a 'missed opportunity' as advisers face client confusion wave

‘What we saw at the Budget was the opposite of simplification’

Professional Adviser
clock 05 December 2025 • 2 min read