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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

Concern over rising number of Ukrainian refugees in UK facing homelessness

More than 4,000 Ukrainian households have required assistance from local authorities in the face of the risk of homelessness.

The Independent UK

Council leaders urge ministers to delay plans for photo ID at May elections

Voters risk being turned away and organisers need more time to prepare, argue critics of the new measures

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Lanarkshire plumbing student awash with success at top awards

Plumbing and gas student, Tom Gillies, has been named as a Rising Star of the industry

Daily Record

Councils would need to hike council tax by 20% to plug funding gap – LGA

LGA analysis suggests councils will face a £3.4 billion funding gap in the next financial year, with councils already facing unexpected extra costs.

The Independent UK

Parts of economy starting to break down due to social care struggles – Labour

Liz Kendall said she fears the Government does not have a serious plan to address the ‘absolute crisis’ in the care workforce.

The Independent UK

System for moving asylum-seeking children out of hotels ‘simply cannot cope’

Society ‘cannot and should not’ have such children staying in hotels, said Local Government Association chairman James Jamieson.

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Warning set to be issued over state of social care sector

The National Children and Adult Services Conference is taking place at Manchester Central Exhibition Centre

Manchester Evening News

‘Things have never been so bad’ for England’s social care sector – Adass

A ‘staggering’ number of older and disabled people are not getting the social care and support they need, a conference will hear.

The Independent UK

Number of Ukrainian families facing homelessness in England increases by 22% in a month

Some 350 families sought help in past month alone, government data shows

The Independent UK

More Ukrainian households homeless or at risk of homelessness after UK arrival

Hundreds of arrangements with family members or hosts have broken down, or accommodation has been unsuitable or unavailable.

The Independent UK

Public services face cuts unless £26bn inflation hole plugged, IFS warns

Prices rises will cause cuts in healthcare, education and defence unless the Treasury intervenes, according to a leading economic think tank

The Independent UK

Councils warn of ‘disastrous’ cuts as inflation costs rise

Many authorities are already abandoning financial plans set just three months ago owing to the 'unprecedented crisis' and are appealing for Government help

Wales Online

Councils warn of ‘disastrous’ cuts and viability threat as inflation costs rise

The Conservative-led Local Government Association called for “adequate” long-term Government funding to protect communities.

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Inflation could push English councils into bankruptcy, say leaders

Rise of £2.4bn in costs could be ‘disastrous’ and essential services may need to be cut, says LGA chair

The Independent UK

More protection needed for councillors ahead of local elections, says LGA

James Jamieson, chairman of the LGA , said that an ‘increasing number’ of candidates are being subjected to ‘abuse, threats and intimidation’.

Evening Standard

‘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.

The Independent UK

‘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.

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Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart review – grit and longing in Glasgow

Young love drives dreams of escape in this immersive follow-up to the Booker-winning Shuggie Bain

The Independent UK

Fears over hosting scheme as Ukrainians arriving in UK already registering as homeless

At least 36 refugee households arriving under Homes for Ukraine have already registered as homeless

The Independent UK

Refugees minister: We have not got everything right with Ukraine scheme

Lord Harrington told MPs the process for filling out visa applications was still taking too long.

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