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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Diane Taylor

Ukrainian refugees at risk of homelessness and exploitation in UK, report finds

The Ukrainian flag is flown above the roof of 10 Downing Street in London alongside a union jack, April 2022. Both flags are seen against a bright blue sky with just a small dark triangle of the roof, a chimney and some scaffolding also in the picture.
The British Red Cross said that more than 9,000 out of about 20,000 Ukrainian families accommodated in the UK were at risk of homelessness. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA

Thousands of Ukrainian refugees who fled to the UK seeking sanctuary after Russia’s invasion have been placed at risk of homelessness and exploitation in the UK, according to the British Red Cross.

A report by the humanitarian organisation found that while overall the UK government’s schemes provided a lifeline to families seeking sanctuary, some Ukrainians faced weaknesses in safeguarding procedures and a lack of sufficient training and ongoing support for hosts.

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