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Ukrainians returning to war-torn country due to unaffordable UK homes, MPs told

Conservative MP Bob Blackman raised concerns on behalf of refugees who fled to the UK.

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

Ukrainians 'living in windowless cabins for months' under Scottish Government refugee scheme

The British Red Cross has used a damning report to slam much of the temporary accommodation as "inappropriate".

Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023

Ukrainian refugees 'living in limbo’ on ‘inappropriate’ cruise ships

CRUISE ships and hotels are not appropriate accommodation for Ukrainian refugees staying in Scotland, a report has warned.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2023

My first umpiring gig for a local cricket club has been a welcome distraction from waiting for a family visa

The Australian government could learn from these clubs when it comes to supporting refugees

The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2023

International law doesn’t protect people fleeing environmental disaster – here’s how it could

Researchers have tried for decades to find a relevant legal status for people forced to flee their homes as a result of floods, droughts and storms – calamities which climate change promises to make more severe and commonplace – as well as appropriate laws which might ensure their protection. But…

The Conversation · Mar 13, 2023

56,000 Syrians Leave Türkiye for Good After Feb. 6 Quake

Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said around 56,000 Syrians in Türkiye have voluntarily returned to their home country since the Feb. 6 earthquake. He added that some Syrians who live in Türkiye “have lost their families, houses, and businesses in the earthquake.” Some Syrians who were affected have expressed their…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 13, 2023

Bill Nighy wears blue ribbon at Oscars in solidarity with refugees

Bill Nighy walked the Oscars carpet wearing a blue ribbon to “commemorate” the millions of displaced people around the world.

Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2023

Why are stars wearing blue ribbons at the Oscars?

Cate Blanchett among Hollywood stars adding ribbons to their outfits for Hollywood’s biggest night

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023

Cate Blanchett wears blue ribbon in solidarity with refugees at the 2023 Oscars

Living actor Bill Nighy and Edward Berger, director of Oscar-nominated film All Quiet On The Western Front, were also wearing the ribbon.

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023

Most Britons think housing Ukrainian refugees is a good thing, study shows

Some hosts had trouble accessing support but 88% of those who took in Ukrainians would do so again

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2023