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Investment Boss Warns Tax on Cash in UK Stocks and Shares ISAs Will Backfire
Industry leaders caution that proposed changes to tax cash holdings within stocks and shares ISAs could undermine investor confidence and reduce long-term saving.
James Whitmore
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UK property finance writer covering stamp duty (SDLT), the Lifetime ISA for first-time buyers, Help to Buy legacy schemes, and remortgage strategies in a rising-rate environment.
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