In a rush? Here’s the TL;DR…
ESA income-based payout amounts are not affected if you or your partner have less than £6,000 in savings. If you have more than £16,000 in savings, you are not entitled to ESA benefits. If you have between £6,000-£16,000 in savings you receive a monthly income that is reduced by £4.35 for each £250 saved up. Savings do not affect “new style”…