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The number of households receiving Universal Credit in Lancaster hit by the Government's benefit cap has soared, new figures show.

Number of families hit by benefit cap in Lancaster has doubled

Comedian and Women's Aid ambassador Maddy Anholt has died of brain cancer at the age of 35. Photo by GoFundMe/Anholt family.

'Beloved' comedian and mum dies of brain cancer, aged 35

The aftermath of the pandemic and the current cost of living crisis has seen increased demand on services used by people suffering domestic abuse in the Lancaster area.

Covid and cost of living crisis put added strain on domestic violence services

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Exclusive: Covid led to rise in women hospitalised by domestic abuse

Domestic violence victims can now claim free train travel to help escape abuse

The coronavirus lockdown has seen a rise in calls to the National Domestic Abuse helpline (Photo: Shutterstock)

Domestic abuse helpline sees 25% rise in calls after UK lockdown - here’s why yo...

Here's what to do under lockdown if you don't feel safe at home

The number of deaths from abusive relationships in the UK has reached the highest level in five years (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is what to do if you or someone you know is being affected by domestic abus...

The domestic abuse bill now outlaws a number of things that were not previously covered by existing legislation (Photo: Shutterstock)

11 ways your partner's unreasonable behaviour could actually be breaking the law

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