Ukraine war
More than 1,000 Ukraine refugees have faced homelessness since arriving in England

More than 1,000 Ukraine refugees have faced homelessness since arriving in England
New government figures show a steep rise in the number of Ukrainian refugees calling on English councils for housing support.
As McDonald’s announces it’s leaving Russia for good, here’s a brief history of McDiplomacy

As McDonald’s announces it’s leaving Russia for good, here’s a brief history of McDiplomacy
There’s a theory that no two countries with a McDonald’s restaurant have been at war with one another. That theory is being put to the test.
‘Significant concerns’ over Ukraine refugees becoming homeless in UK

‘Significant concerns’ over Ukraine refugees becoming homeless in UK
There are fears local authorities may struggle to deal with Ukrainian refugees who present as homeless without extra government funding, MPs have warned.
A young woodwork star’s latest creation has raised £250,000 for children in Ukraine
A young woodwork star’s latest creation has raised £250,000 for children in Ukraine
Homeless in Ukraine: Former rough sleepers are supporting their shell-shocked compatriots in Kharkiv
Homeless in Ukraine: Former rough sleepers are supporting their shell-shocked compatriots in Kharkiv
Musicians record fundraiser protest song in support of Ukraine

Musicians record fundraiser protest song in support of Ukraine
This Spring Statement is not about Ukraine, no matter what Sunak says

This Spring Statement is not about Ukraine, no matter what Sunak says
Homes for Ukraine: Hotel opens doors to refugees after housing rough sleepers in pandemic

Homes for Ukraine: Hotel opens doors to refugees after housing rough sleepers in pandemic
Inside a Kyiv homeless hostel with the frontline workers saving lives

Inside a Kyiv homeless hostel with the frontline workers saving lives
‘I locked my flat in tears’: The diary of one Ukrainian refugee’s two-week journey to the UK

‘I locked my flat in tears’: The diary of one Ukrainian refugee’s two-week journey to the UK
Over 100 UK firms are stepping up to hire Ukraine refugees

Over 100 UK firms are stepping up to hire Ukraine refugees
Could refugees be housed in the seized mansions of Russian oligarchs? We asked a lawyer

Could refugees be housed in the seized mansions of Russian oligarchs? We asked a lawyer
Priti Patel authorises three year visas for Ukrainian surrogates

Priti Patel authorises three year visas for Ukrainian surrogates
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Protesters occupy Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska’s London mansion

Protesters occupy Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska’s London mansion
How Hungarians are welcoming refugees from Ukraine

How Hungarians are welcoming refugees from Ukraine
‘Maybe we gather foreigners in some other place’: Ukraine ambassador on discrimination at border

‘Maybe we gather foreigners in some other place’: Ukraine ambassador on discrimination at border
Transnistria: The country that doesn’t exist but could shape the future of Russia and Europe

Transnistria: The country that doesn’t exist but could shape the future of Russia and Europe
Climate campaigners say more UK fossil fuel production ‘doesn’t make sense’

Climate campaigners say more UK fossil fuel production ‘doesn’t make sense’
‘My mum can’t take it much longer’: Ukrainians turned away as UK visa centres fail to cope with demand

‘My mum can’t take it much longer’: Ukrainians turned away as UK visa centres fail to cope with demand
Brits are facing the biggest drop in real-terms income since the 1970s

Brits are facing the biggest drop in real-terms income since the 1970s
Hacker group Anonymous take over Russian state TV with footage of Ukraine invasion

Hacker group Anonymous take over Russian state TV with footage of Ukraine invasion
Government on course to repeat Afghanistan evacuation mistakes in Ukraine, MPs warn

Government on course to repeat Afghanistan evacuation mistakes in Ukraine, MPs warn
‘More people than ever’ are offering their homes to Ukrainian refugees, says UK charity

‘More people than ever’ are offering their homes to Ukrainian refugees, says UK charity
The idea that the UK is ‘full’ when it comes to refugees must be abandoned for good

The idea that the UK is ‘full’ when it comes to refugees must be abandoned for good
People are leaving fake Google reviews to tell Russians what’s really happening in Ukraine

People are leaving fake Google reviews to tell Russians what’s really happening in Ukraine
Ukrainian woman told to pay for mother to come to UK despite free visas pledge

Ukrainian woman told to pay for mother to come to UK despite free visas pledge
‘We just don’t want Europe to leave us in this terrible situation’: The view from the ground in Ukraine

‘We just don’t want Europe to leave us in this terrible situation’: The view from the ground in Ukraine
UK lawyers are stepping up to offer free immigration advice to Ukrainians

UK lawyers are stepping up to offer free immigration advice to Ukrainians
More than 100,000 call on Boris Johnson to ‘do the right thing’ for Ukrainian refugees

More than 100,000 call on Boris Johnson to ‘do the right thing’ for Ukrainian refugees
Further ‘Stand with Ukraine’ protests planned in London as invasion continues

Further ‘Stand with Ukraine’ protests planned in London as invasion continues
Brits told to brace for ‘cost of living crisis driven by war’ as violence unfolds in Ukraine
