British ISA: what assets could it include?

A Treasury consultation on the new British ISA is set to close in two weeks. We reveal the latest rumours of what will be allowed in the tax wrapper

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The Treasury is putting the final touches to its much-heralded British ISA as it looks to boost investment in homegrown stocks.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced plans for a separate £5,000 ISA allowance during the Spring Budget in March that would focus on backing British companies.

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Marc Shoffman
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Marc Shoffman is an award-winning freelance journalist specialising in business, personal finance and property. His work has appeared in print and online publications ranging from FT Business to The Times, Mail on Sunday and the i newspaper. He also co-presents the In For A Penny financial planning podcast.