The fragility of the UK's recovery was highlighted today as official estimates showed weaker than expected economic growth in the first three months of 2010.
Savers with a fixed-rate cash Isa who don't use their full allowance immediately could lose much of their tax-free entitlement or pay steep penalties to keep it.
Thousands of savers with Santander and Alliance & Leicester (A&L) accounts with a combined balance of over £50,000 can withdraw their cash even if locked away.
17 April 2010
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