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Could refugees be housed in the seized mansions of Russian oligarchs? We asked a lawyer
Ukraine
Ukraine crisis

Could refugees be housed in the seized mansions of Russian oligarchs? We asked a lawyer

Michael Gove has said there is a "high legal bar" to clear before the government can use multi-million-pound mansions for refugees - but a lawyer told The Big Issue it’s likely to be possible.
Protesters occupy Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska's London mansion
Ukraine crisis

Protesters occupy Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska's London mansion

Keir Starmer calls for unity over sanctions on Russian oligarchs
Politics

Keir Starmer calls for unity over sanctions on Russian oligarchs

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