Michael Gove: No security concerns were shared with me about Evgeny Lebedev The Communities Secretary told the BBC he knew nothing of any fears about the Russia-born lord whose father was a KGB agent The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2022
Michael Gove backs plan to seize Russian oligarch mansions to house Ukrainian refugees The Minister admitted there were legal obstacles to the plan as he opted for a Scottish ferry over a Russian super yacht. Daily Record · Mar 13, 2022
Michael Gove wants to use oligarchs’ mansions to house Ukrainian refugees – but admits ‘high legal bar’ ‘We’re not talking about permanent confiscation’, says minister The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2022
Michael Gove supports seizing Russian oligarch mansions to house Ukrainian refugees The Levelling Up Secretary said he would like to explore the option of using sanctioned individuals’ properties to give a home to Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2022
Putin ‘out of control’ and potential use of nuclear weapons a concern, says Michael Gove Russian leader capable of ‘terrible violence’ and has already committed war crimes, says minister The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2022
Lib Dems call for Priti Patel to be sacked over handling of Ukraine refugee crisis Leader Ed Davey’s comments come as Michael Gove announces details of ‘homes for Ukraine’ scheme The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2022
Michael Gove backs seizing Russian oligarch mansions to house Ukrainian refugees Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove confirmed he was pushing for houses belonging to super-rich allies of the Kremlin to be seized for 'humanitarian' purposes Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland ready to take 3,000 Ukraine refugees 'immediately' The First Minister said that the UK government's sponsorship scheme could prove cumbersome and said the Scottish and Welsh governments have offered to bypass the system. Daily Record · Mar 13, 2022
Michael Gove wrongly says 300,000 visas given to Ukrainians – before admitting only 3,000 issued Minister reveals councils will receive £10,000 for each Ukrainian sponsored under new scheme The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2022
'Tens of thousands' of Ukrainians expected under plan to let Brits host refugees Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove said the first people could arrive in the UK in a week's time under a new sponsorship route - after criticism for the Government's slow response Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2022
Tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees could come to the UK, Michael Gove says Michael Gove spoke about the new Homes for Refugees scheme offering £350 a month to Britons who will give a room to the Ukrainians fleeing the war Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland ready to take in 3,000 Ukrainian refugees 'immediately' Ms Sturgeon and First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford have written to Michael Gove to set out a new scheme for the arrival of Ukrainian refugees in Scotland and Wales. Glasgow Live · Mar 13, 2022
Wales and Scotland want to be Ukrainian refugee ‘super sponsors’ The countries are expected to take in 4,000 during the first wave of admissions into the UK Wales Online · Mar 13, 2022
As it happened: Zelenskiy urges Nato to implement no-fly zone This live blog has now closed. Follow the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war here. The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2022
The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2022 Scotland and Wales want to be Ukrainian refugee ‘super sponsors’ Nicola Sturgeon and Mark Drakeford have written to Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove with their proposals to take in more refugees.
The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2022 Britons opening homes to Ukrainians will receive £350 per month Individuals, charities, community groups and businesses will be able to bring people fleeing the war to safety, even if they have no ties to the UK.
The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022 Britons offered £350 a month by government to open their homes to Ukrainian refugees Charities and opposition parties fear scheme will be too ‘slow and cumbersome’
The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2022 Gove bids to end Ukrainian refugee chaos with £350 ‘cash for rooms’ offer Patel humiliated after fortnight of failure, while experts warn the accommodation scheme carries risks
Chronicle Live · Mar 11, 2022 British public to be asked to allow Ukraine refugees into their homes after fleeing Russian invasion Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove is expected to announce details of a new 'sponsored' humanitarian route into the country as the refugee crisis continues
Daily Record · Mar 11, 2022 Brits to be asked to house Ukrainian refugees in new government scheme Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove will set out on Monday details of a new "sponsored" humanitarian route to allow Ukrainians without family links to the UK to come to the country.
Evening Standard · Mar 11, 2022 British public to be asked to open their homes to Ukrainians fleeing the fighting Michael Gove will set out on Monday details of a new ‘sponsored’ humanitarian route to the UK
The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2022 UK to allow members of public to house Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russian invasion Michael Gove to set out on Monday details of new ‘sponsored’ humanitarian route to UK
The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2022 Britons to be asked to house Ukrainian refugees Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove will set out on Monday details of a new ‘sponsored’ humanitarian route to the UK.
Wales Online · Mar 11, 2022 British public to be asked to take Ukrainian refugees into their homes Michael Gove expected to announce details of a new 'sponsored' humanitarian route into the country
The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2022 British public to be asked to take in Ukrainian refugees Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove will set out details of the new ‘sponsored’ humanitarian route to enter the UK on Monday.