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Homes for Ukraine was a shining example of public generosity – but it might not work for other populations

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has forced at least 12 million Ukrainians to flee their homes. Many of these refugees have moved elsewhere in Europe, including to the UK, where the government offered specialised visa routes and programmes. One was the Homes for Ukraine scheme, which matched Ukrainian refugees with…

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Britons could be asked to house Afghans as thousands face hotel evictions

Immigration minister considering launch of Homes for Afghans scheme similar to that offered to Ukrainians

The Guardian - UK

Kyiv reports advances as UK says Russian lines breached in some areas – as it happened

UK Ministry of Defence says Ukraine has ‘likely made good progress’ in some areas but that progress is ‘slower’ in others

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£150m fund aims to help Ukrainians into their own homes

More than 124,000 people have arrived in the UK under the Homes for Ukraine scheme since February 2022.

The Independent UK

Bank apologises after mortgage refused over Ukrainian refugees

The lender said there was a risk he could rent out the space for commercial gain in the future

The Independent UK

Ukrainian refugees in Newcastle left homeless as council warns of 'horrifying' housing crisis

Council bosses believe that almost 150 refugee households in the city will become homeless over the coming months

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Ukraine's curling teams swept away by kindness of Perth and Kinross people

The now locally-based squads are due to compete in the European Curling Championships 2023 in Scotland later this month

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Ukrainian refugee heading to Wembley says watching team will be like ‘fresh air’

Denys Dreyzer is one of a number of Ukrainians to receive a free ticket to see Ukraine play England at Wembley on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Kyiv ambassador urges more Britons to host refugees on Homes for Ukraine scheme anniversary

Charities warn they are ‘constantly fire-fighting’ elements of scheme ‘riddled with flaws’ in its first 12 months

The Independent UK

Payments to increase for families who take in Ukrainian refugees

Ukrainian ambassador thanks British people for their generosity but says 'some still need your help'

Wales Online

More funding announced as Kyiv asks for more Britons to take in Ukrainians

Ukraine’s ambassador to the UK said some Ukrainian refugees still needed assistance.

The Independent UK

Perthshire hailed for the outstanding welcome given to refugees from Ukraine

Figures released by the British Red Cross in the approach to the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Homes for Ukraine scheme display the level of support for refugees in Perthshire with Aberfeldy one of the most welcoming areas per capita in Scotland

Daily Record

Ukrainian refugees struggling to find accommodation after leaving UK sponsors

Almost half of refugees unable to find guarantors or money for deposits to secure tenancies, a survey finds

The Guardian - UK

Gove says Ukraine hosts show ‘Britain at its best’ but message branded ‘hollow’

The Homes for Ukraine Scheme anniversary comes amid debate on the Illegal Migration Bill – which would stop asylum seekers who have crossed Channel.

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The Independent UK

Drive to recruit Ukraine hosts branded ironic amid plan to stop asylum seekers

One host and co-founder of Vigil for Visas said the Illegal Migration Bill is ‘in complete contradiction’ with the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

The Independent UK

Ministers must take the ‘risk of homelessness to Ukrainian families seriously’

Ukrainians are struggling to access the private rented sector which can penalise those on Universal Credit or with no credit history, MPs heard.

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After fleeing war, homelessness threatens UK’s Ukrainian refugees

After being sponsored for an initial six-month period, finding permanent housing is challenging as inflation soars.

Wales Online

Family has 'no regrets despite significant challenges' after letting Ukraine refugees share their home

It has been a year since Russia invaded Ukraine, forcing millions to desperately flee their homes, with many being welcomed to the UK

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The Independent UK

Ukrainians struggling to bring family to UK because of government rules

Goverment schemes gave Ukrainians three-year visas rather than full refugee status

Daily Mirror

Terrified Ukrainian boy, 11, begs Rishi Sunak to let him join his dad in the UK

The family applied for Boris Johnson's Homes for Ukraine scheme last September and is one of 9,400 cases caught up in Home Office delays and red tape

Evening Standard

Over 1,100 refugees made homeless in London as Homes for Ukraine placements come to end

London councils have made a plea for volunteers to take in refugees as it was revealed more than 1,100 Ukrainian households had become homeless in the capital in the last year.

The Independent UK

Government defends help for Ukrainians in UK after charity notes gaps in support

The British Red Cross said there are barriers to people securing accommodation which are making life hard for Ukrainian families.

The Independent UK

Sadiq Khan announces funding to deliver affordable housing for refugees

Mr Khan said he has allocated £126 million to the scheme from the Government’s £500 million Local Authority Housing Fund.

Chronicle Live

How Sunderland welcomed a Ukrainian family, a year on from the Russian invasion

Vikki Ishcheriakova was forced to make the heart-breaking decision to leave her home and escape the war with her mother and daughter

The Conversation

Ukraine war: a year on, here’s what life has been like for refugees in the UK

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, more than 8 million Ukrainians have been displaced across Europe. The vast majority – 86% – are women and children.

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