Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Exclude Lifetime ISA (LISA) savings from the Universal Credit savings limit.
Closed
91 signatures
What the petition asks
The LISA is designed to help people save for a home or retirement. LISA savings are considered within the UC savings allowance. This means that future prospects of UC claimants are disadvantaged. Eliminating LISA savings from UC saving allowance will improve life chances for UC claimants.
The LISA is designed so individuals can only withdraw money for the purpose of purchasing a home or supporting retirement. A penalty is applied if money is withdrawn for any other reason. UC claimants are disadvantaged because LISAs are considered when assessing savings. This impacts on the future of UC claimants and reduces the chances of them getting on the housing ladder and saving for retirement. UC claimants may have no other options and are significantly disadvantaged.
Timeline
| 17 Mar 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Sep 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
91
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
17 Mar 2021
Closed
17 Sep 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.