Means tested, but still permitted to have £16,000 in savings.
No questions asked about the stash of gold bars in the attic or brand new Range Rover Sport on the drive though.
The current system is still wide open to abuse.
In my daily work I call on people on various benefits, have to ascertain their circumstances etc.
It is not uncommon to find a driveway full of vehicles that I could only hope to afford, holidays being planned, drinks cupboards full to overflowing, several expensive to keep pets and both partners smoking.
