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Ukraine war: a year on, here’s what life has been like for refugees in the UK

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, more than 8 million Ukrainians have been displaced across Europe. The vast majority – 86% – are women and children.

The Conversation

‘It’s too cruel’: family stuck in Ukraine after UK host dies suddenly

Exclusive: Nadiia Luba is one of 9,700 Ukrainians still waiting on visa decision under Homes for Ukraine scheme

The Guardian - UK

Number of Ukrainian families facing homelessness in England rises by 44% over winter

Around 700 Homes for Ukraine sponsorships have broken down in the past two months

The Independent UK

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Revealed: Exploitation fears as Homes for Ukraine scheme plagued by fake sponsor offers

Exclusive: Government failures risks exploitation of Ukrainian refugees, charity said

The Independent UK

Thousands of Ukrainian refugees living in hotels as councils struggle to deal with rising homelessness

Charities warned the government was ‘repeating its mistakes’ by letting Ukrainians be housed in hotels

The Independent UK

Lecturer creates children’s book alongside Homes for Ukraine guest

The e-book, which is called A Home For A Ukrainian, can be purchased on Amazon.

The Independent UK

Ukrainian refugee’s fears for mother, 78, stuck in Kyiv as he struggles to find UK home

Ukrainians who have come to the UK face a postcode lottery of support as help varies between councils in different parts of the council

The Independent UK

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Ukrainians in UK forced to choose between homelessness and returning to war

Ukrainians living in the UK to escape Vladimir Putin’s war face a postcode lottery of support

The Independent UK

More than 1,700 refugees welcomed to Nottinghamshire from Ukraine

The Homes for Ukraine scheme was launched in March 2022 by the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Nottingham Post

One in five Homes for Ukraine hosts struggling to help families due to cost of living, ONS reveals

Percentage of sponsors affected by cost of living has doubled in five months

The Independent UK

Got more than you need at home? From spare rooms to energy rebates, here’s how to donate your surplus to those who need it

Want to use your home to help those in need this winter? Here are some of the best schemes.

Evening Standard

’There’s nowhere else for them to go’: what next for 100,000 Ukrainians and the Britons who took them in?

People all over the UK welcomed refugees into their homes under a government scheme. The children got school places; the adults found jobs. But the commitment was for just six months – and time is up

The Guardian - UK

‘No support’: Minister faces criticism at relaunch of Ukraine host family scheme

THE Scottish Government has faced criticism after renewing calls for Scots to open their homes to displaced Ukrainians.

The National (Scotland)

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.

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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

Wales Online

Couple who fled Ukraine returned home rather than face costs and conditions in the UK

Joe Place said it would cost them up to £1,500 a month to rent in the UK. That is compared with £500 in Ukraine.

Nottingham Post

Couple who fled war in Ukraine decide to move back rather than live in Nottingham

They cited “terrible” housing conditions and high costs

Daily Mirror

Couple who fled Ukraine returning home due to 'terrible' UK rental options

Joe Place and his wife, Irina, fled war-torn Ukraine to live in Britain but now they're planning on moving back because of the spiralling costs of life and the difficulty with the housing market

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Evening Standard

Couple return to war-torn Ukraine due to cost 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

Liverpool Echo

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

The Independent UK

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

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

Homes for Ukraine scheme labelled ‘sea of ineptitude’ amid delays

Home Office data shows 101,200 Ukrainians have arrived in the UK under the scheme since March.

The Independent UK

Woman hosting Ukrainian refugee probed by police for ‘modern slavery’ after ‘dishes row’

Police launched investigation after Homes for Ukraine arrangement broke down

The Independent UK

Urgent plea for more Homes for Ukraine sponsors as war rages on and winter approaches

Refugees Welcome: Ukrainians who have found homes in the UK tell Holly Bancroft about their joys and worries as thousands more look for sponsors in the UK

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