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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Emily Dugan

Hundreds of Ukrainian refugees left homeless in England, data shows

Workers at a 'welcome hub' for arriving Ukrainians
The Homes for Ukraine and family visa schemes are leaving some people struggling with housing arrangements, data shows. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Hundreds of Ukrainian families have been left homeless in England after arriving on visas designed to secure them a place to live, official figures reveal. Since the end of February, at least 480 Ukrainian families with children and 180 single adults have applied to councils for help with homelessness.

Despite the government insisting that the Homes for Ukraine and family visa schemes would ensure that refugees had housing, both are leaving people struggling when arrangements break down.

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