The Latest Breaking News from Homes for Ukraine

Russian Scientist Becomes Friends With Ukrainian Engineer She Welcomed Into Her Home

Dr Valentina Erastova, 34, was born in Moscow but has lived in the UK since the age of 16.

Zenger · May 4, 2022

‘Unacceptable that Ukrainians cannot switch between visa schemes after arrival’

Refugees arriving in the UK under the family visa scheme with nowhere to live should not have to register as homeless, the Government has been told.

The Independent UK · May 4, 2022

Why is the Government facing legal action over the Homes for Ukraine scheme?

There have been widespread concerns about the length of time refugees have been waiting for visas under the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

The Independent UK · May 3, 2022

Priti Patel faces legal action from Ukrainians stuck in visa backlog

Exclusive: Charities say Homes for Ukraine scheme endangers refugees, adds to trauma and needs overhaul

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2022

‘No results, no hope’: Homes for Ukraine glitches lock refugees out of UK

Three case studies of people fleeing Ukraine to be left in limbo after Home Office approved their visas but never sent them

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2022

Hundreds of Ukrainian families halt bids to reach UK after visa delays

Some have returned to Mariupol area in frustration and some British sponsors also quitting scheme, it is claimed

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2022

Almost 600 Ukrainian refugees granted visas to come to Northern Ireland

The total number of refugees who have arrived in Northern Ireland is not known, with many arriving at Dublin Airport.

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022

UK’s visa schemes ‘creating and heightening’ trafficking and exploitation risks

More than 100 experts have highlighted the “troubling implications” of the UK’s visa-based response.

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022

UK government admits to processing delays for Ukraine visas

Workflow backlog understood to be behind often long wait for refugees to hear of visa approval

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2022

Around one in five refugees granted Homes for Ukraine visas have arrived in UK

As of Monday around 27,100 people had travelled to Britain under Ukraine visa schemes.

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022