Wealth & assets· Scotland How does the Scottish social security system deal with wealth? 25 September 2025 by Ed Pybus One of the least talked-about elements of the UK’s means-tested benefits system is that claimants are expected to reduce their savings to below a certain level before they are entitled to any means-tested support. This has become so established in the UK system that it is rarely discussed. This means wealth – as well as … Continued READ MORE