How will pensions be paid in an independent Scotland?

It has become clear that small, independent countries largely outperform the UK and offer greater security to their citizens. This includes pensions, income distribution and public social spending. 

UK state pensions are the least generous in North West Europe in comparison to the average wage. 

The UK has the worst state pension in the developed world (defined as full OECD membership).  In 2018, it was only worth 28.4% of average income at retireme

State pensions are the lowest in OECD countries.

The UK state pension is not big enough to support the bare minimum standard of living for a single person, according to a new report.

OECD figures in 2018 showed the UK paid out just 29% of average earnings on pensions. This is the lowest of any developed country. Top of the table were the Netherlands, which pays 100.6% of average earnings, Portugal at 94% and Italy at 93.2%.

This article looks at three myths about Scottish independence:

Myth 4: Business leaders are worried about the effects of independence.

Myth 5: A new Scottish currency would be difficult to establish

The most likely overall outcome for taxation is that rUK would treat Scottish individuals and companies in the same way as it treats any other country's individuals and companies (and vice versa).  Scotland will need to establish its own financial regulator and resolution authority and make arran