The levy is to prevent savers from getting around new cash ISA limit rules, which will see the annual cash ISA limit cut from £20,000 to £12,000 for under-65s

HMRC has revealed plans for the UK’s new ISA regime, which will see it tax interest on cash held in stocks and shares ISAs at 22 per cent

HM Revenue and Customs said several rules will be introduced to ensure the policy achieves its objective.