Ukrainian refugees arriving into Wales on the Welsh Government sponsorship scheme will soon have to start paying for some meals and their laundry.
Changes to the rules in the New Year will see families having to contribute to some of their costs after a five week settling in period. The Welsh Government says the nominal charges are a way to reintegrate Ukrainian refugees into Wales' communities more quickly.
The latest figures show almost 3,000 people fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine, who have been directly sponsored by the Welsh Government, have arrived in Wales. However, to date, only around 500 of them have moved into longer-term accommodation in Wales as part of the super sponsor scheme. A further 300 people have moved on elsewhere outside of Wales.
