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manchestereveningnews.co.ukpetition has been launched by students who claim that Lancaster University are 'profiting' from the pandemic. Students who have tested positive for Covid-19 can access a package of three meals, with a cold breakfast, cold lunch and evening meal which needs to be reheated.This costs £17.95 per person a day and is available to on-campus students only, the university's website states.Students can also book laundry slots via the Lancaster City Laundry at a cost of £7 a bag.The cost of the food packages has been criticised by many students, who say £17.95 is more money than their budget for the week.A change.org petition launched by students says that a quick price breakdown shows that the real cost per day comes down to £4 including.
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