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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
May Bulman

Fears over hosting scheme as Ukrainians arriving in UK already registering as homeless

AP

Dozens of refugees who have come to the UK under the Homes for Ukraine scheme have registered as homeless within days of arriving – prompting concern that hosting placements are already breaking down.

Figures released by the Local Government Association (LGA) reveal that at least 36 Ukrainian households who have come to Britain under the new sponsorship scheme have already presented as homeless to local councils.

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