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One in seven women have suffered economic abuse from partners, charity finds
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NEARLY one in seven women have recently had their finances controlled by an abusive partner, new polling suggests.

Of those who experienced economic abuse, nearly a quarter — 23 per cent — said it prevented them leaving the relationship.

More than a third who said they had experienced economic abuse in the past 12 months experienced mental ill health, including depression, panic attacks, or suicidal thoughts.

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