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Meanwhile, in March a report found nine major banks and building societies have had around 803 hours - the equivalent of 33 days - of outages since 2023.

Reeves has stepped back from immediately cutting the tax-free limit on cash Isas, following a backlash from banks and building societies.

But strong opposition from banks, building societies and consumer campaigners mean any such move has been put on hold.

Isas are offered by a host of banks, building societies, investment companies and other financial providers.

Meanwhile, first-time buyers are likely to get more access to mortgages as banks and building societies are allowed to loosen a cap on riskier lending.