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Laura Winham, 38, is thought to have died in November 2017 but wasn't found until May 24, 2021 - her brother Roy called the police to break into the flat when he thought he saw a foot under a blanket through a letterbox

State support for those struggling with the rising cost of living will continue throughout February and Mirror Money has compiled a full list of what help is available over the next month

Laura Winham, 38, had been lying dead in her home for nearly four years and had written 'I need help' on her calendar a short time before her death in Woking, Surrey

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) counter fraud regional office in Newcastle has already saved over £2 billion from correction and prevention of fraud and error in the last year

Four benefit claimants took the DWP to the High Court in November 2021 arguing that it was "unfair" to exclude legacy benefit claimants from the £20 Universal Credit uplift during the Covid-19 pandemic

The Feeding Britain charity urged the Government to publish the figures - due more than two weeks ago - as soon as possible to show how a revamp of the system is working

A whole raft of changes to the benefits system is set to come over the next 12 months and if you are claiming a DWP benefit then you should be aware of what they are

If you have not received your Winter Fuel Payment or your Pensioner Cost of Living Payment by today then you need to contact the Department for Work and Pensions

It's never been more important that you check what you are entitled to claim as during the current cost of living crisis, the extra cash or discount you could get may really help

Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Jonathan Ashworth said conditions on benefits were “important” to uphold people's “rights and responsibilities”, and will continue

The money is made up of the Winter Fuel Payment and Pensioner Cost of Living Payment, both of which are being sent out by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Mirror Money has compiled a list of all the grants, loans and support packages available if you're struggling to keep on top of or need help after falling behind on your energy bills

PIP is a disability benefit given to those who have long-term physical disabilities or mental health conditions and are over the age of 16 years but under the state pension age

As the Household Support Fund is discretionary for each local council, the amount you can get can vary but several are handing out free cash worth up to £500 to help

The Money Saving Expert's 'rule of thumb' is that if your household income is under £40,000 then you should take to time to check if you are able to claim anything

An estimated 120,000 Universal Credit claimants could be at risk of losing their monthly benefit due to a rule change coming into force on January 30

Journalist Rachel Charlton-Dailey says last year was a spectacularly horrific time for disabled people under the Department of Works and Pensions - and makes some suggestions for 2023

Struggling households in Blackpool, Lancashire can apply for the Government's Household Support Fund and potentially receive up to £300 off their energy costs

There will be £900 going to households on certain means-tested benefits, £300 to pensioners and £150 to those claiming disability benefits - here is everything we know so far

Council Tax is one of those bills where discounts can be offered depending on your personal circumstances with some households potentially eligible to receive up to a 100% discount