The Latest Breaking News from Homes for Ukraine

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.

The Conversation · Feb 21, 2023

‘It’s too cruel’: family stuck in Ukraine after UK host dies suddenly

Exclusive: Nadiia Luba is one of 9,700 Ukrainians still waiting on visa decision under Homes for Ukraine scheme

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2023

Number of Ukrainian families facing homelessness in England rises by 44% over winter

Around 700 Homes for Ukraine sponsorships have broken down in the past two months

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2023

Ukrainians in UK forced to choose between homelessness and returning to war

Ukrainians living in the UK to escape Vladimir Putin’s war face a postcode lottery of support

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2023

More than 1,700 refugees welcomed to Nottinghamshire from Ukraine

The Homes for Ukraine scheme was launched in March 2022 by the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Nottingham Post · Dec 23, 2022

One in five Homes for Ukraine hosts struggling to help families due to cost of living, ONS reveals

Percentage of sponsors affected by cost of living has doubled in five months

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022

Got more than you need at home? From spare rooms to energy rebates, here’s how to donate your surplus to those who need it

Want to use your home to help those in need this winter? Here are some of the best schemes.

Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2022

’There’s nowhere else for them to go’: what next for 100,000 Ukrainians and the Britons who took them in?

People all over the UK welcomed refugees into their homes under a government scheme. The children got school places; the adults found jobs. But the commitment was for just six months – and time is up

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022

‘No support’: Minister faces criticism at relaunch of Ukraine host family scheme

THE Scottish Government has faced criticism after renewing calls for Scots to open their homes to displaced Ukrainians.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2022

Couple who fled Ukraine went back because of ‘terrible’ UK rental options

Joe and Irina Place are now renting in the western Ukrainian city of Uzhhorod, where they say it is safe but they face the prospect of power outages.

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2022