The Welsh Government has announced that refugees who have fled war-torn Ukraine to live in Wales will be required to contribute to the costs of meals and laundry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Welsh Government stated that after five weeks, refugees will either be receiving Universal Credit, assessed as ineligible due to savings, or employed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Further changes will see anyone who refuses “two reasonable” offers of housing face a weekly service charge of between \u00a325 and \u00a337, depending on the size of the household.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Almost 3,000 people have fled Russia’s illegal invasion and arrived in Wales through the Homes for Ukraine scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They have been staying in welcome centres, hotels, universities, and holiday parks while they look for work and adjust to life in Wales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the Welsh Government, over 500 people have now moved into longer-term housing and their own homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I’m proud we’ve been able to welcome so many people here,” said Jane Hutt, minister for social justice, “and humbled that so many people are living independently in Wales.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI also want to thank everyone who has opened their home to provide sanctuary and safety to someone from Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe continue to show our support for people from Ukraine and are committed to being a Nation of Sanctuary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are continuing to work with local authorities and the third sector to support the move on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis includes bringing forward more longer-term accommodation for everyone in housing need through our \u00a360 million transitional accommodation capital programme.\u201d<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Welsh Government has announced that refugees who have fled war-torn Ukraine to live in Wales will be required to contribute to the costs of meals and laundry. The Welsh … <\/p>\n