A major cut to the UK’s Homes for Ukraine scheme will slash monthly payments to hosts from £350 to £100 next year, raising fears that many could be forced to evict vulnerable refugees. Launched in response to Russia’s 2022 invasion, the program has housed around 181,000 Ukrainians, but the 70% reduction in funding threatens the stability of both hosts and displaced families. With no immediate alternative support in place, the decision leaves thousands at risk of homelessness as the government phases out financial incentives. Critics warn the move could undermine the scheme’s success in welcoming refugees during a prolonged crisis.
Scheme set up after Russian invasion in 2022 paid £350 a month to people hosting Ukrainians but this will reduce to £100 next yearUkrainian refugees fear they could be left homeless after the government quietly axed 70% of funding for hosts of the Homes for Ukraine scheme, reducing monthly “thank you” payments to them from £350 to £100.The scheme was launched after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and has provided support for 181,000 of the 234,000 Ukrainians who have since sought sanctuary in the UK. Continue reading...
