The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine Family Scheme

Government defends help for Ukrainians in UK after charity notes gaps in support

The British Red Cross said there are barriers to people securing accommodation which are making life hard for Ukrainian families.

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

Couple who fled Ukraine went back because of ‘terrible’ UK rental options

Joe and Irina Place are now renting in the western Ukrainian city of Uzhhorod, where they say it is safe but they face the prospect of power outages.

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2022

Couple who fled war-torn Ukraine return home due to 'terrible' UK housing

Joe Place, 29, and his wife, 34-year-old Irina, were forced to leave their home in Kyiv after Russia launched its invasion in February

Daily Record · Nov 10, 2022

Couple who fled Ukraine move back due to costs in the UK

The couple have decided to move back to the war-torn country due to conditions in England

Liverpool Echo · Nov 10, 2022

Couple who fled Ukraine went back because of ‘terrible’ UK rental options

Joe and Irina Place are now renting in the western Ukrainian city of Uzhhorod, where they say it is safe but they face the prospect of power outages.

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022

Couple return to war-torn Ukraine due to cost and condition of UK rentals

Joe and Iryna Place are now renting in the western Ukrainian city of Uzhhorod, where they say it is safe but they face the prospect of power outages.

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022

Government should chip in to help Ukraine Family Scheme members, charity says

The British Red Cross has been supporting Ukrainian refugees since their arrival earlier this year.

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022

Ukrainian refugees meet Boris Johnson at No10 and tell him ‘We feel safe here’

Boris Johnson greeted a group of around 10 refugees

Evening Standard · May 13, 2022

‘We feel safe here’: Ukrainian refugees meet PM at Downing Street

Boris Johnson greeted a group of around 10 refugees.

The Independent UK · May 13, 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