The Latest Breaking News from Homes for Ukraine

UN agency warns UK not to match Ukrainian women and children with single men

The UNHCR has called for a ‘more appropriate’ process where refugees are matched with families or couples under the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022

UK must stop single men matching with lone refugee women under Ukraine scheme, says UN

UN refugee agency calls for ‘more appropriate matching process’ under Britain’s Homes for Ukraine scheme

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022

Stop matching lone female Ukraine refugees with single men, UK told

UN agency intervenes after claims predatory men using Homes for Ukraine scheme to target vulnerable

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2022

Refugee visa system is not a shambles — Priti Patel is on the case, George Eustice says

Figures show only 12,000 refugees from Ukraine have arrived in the UK so far out of the 3.7 million who have fled since Russia’s invasion began

Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2022

Platforms supporting Ukrainian refugees must prioritise their safety — or risk exposing them to trafficking and exploitation

The unimaginable tragedy of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced 4.5 million Ukrainian refugees to flee into neighbouring countries, seeking protection. They’ve been met with overwhelming support and generosity by ordinary people offering clothes, food, transport and even their homes.

The Conversation · Apr 11, 2022

‘Concerning increase’ in Ukrainian refugees becoming homeless after UK arrival

Some family sponsors are unable or unwilling to accommodate arrivals, while dozens of matches under the Homes for Ukraine scheme have fallen through.

Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2022

Kind-hearted Lanarkshire couple set to welcome Ukraine refugees and their pets into there home

The pair are excited to help two woman fleeing war-torn Ukraine with their guinea pigs

Daily Record · Apr 10, 2022

Trafficking fears as lone Ukrainian children arriving in UK to live with unrelated adults

Exclusive: Councils raise alarm as minors who have fled war appearing with no parent or legal guardian

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2022

Tiny UK village offers homes to dozens of Ukraine refugees – but visa red tape prevents anyone coming

Rothbury – population 2,100 – has seen at least 43 households apply to host those escaping the war. But red tape means not a single Ukrainian has yet made it here

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2022

NHS nurse ‘on her hands and knees’ over Homes For Ukraine delays

Lauren Corbishley applied to the scheme on March 18 to bring three members of a Ukrainian family to the UK and is still waiting to hear back.

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2022