UK politics live: London mayor backs plan to house refugees in oligarch mansions as squatters occupy Deripaska house | Politics

UK politics live: London mayor backs plan to house refugees in oligarch mansions as squatters occupy Deripaska house | Politics

Good morning. At the weekend Russia launched a missile attack on a military base in western Ukraine less than 15 miles from the border with Poland. The strike has heightened fears of... Read more »
‘Bring in the Army to help get Ukrainian refugees safely into the UK quicker’ says Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey

‘Bring in the Army to help get Ukrainian refugees safely into the UK quicker’ says Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey

The Home Office should mobilise troops to tackle the backlog in visa applications, the leader of the Liberal Democrats has told MyLondon. It comes after criticism of “chaos” as Ukrainian refugees scramble... Read more »
Romanian Londoner and friend living over 2k miles apart raise thousands of pounds for Ukraine refugees at Romania border

Romanian Londoner and friend living over 2k miles apart raise thousands of pounds for Ukraine refugees at Romania border

A Romanian Londoner has teamed up with a friend back in her home country to help raise thousands of pounds for Ukraine refugees arriving at the Ukraine-Romania border. Andreea Sandu, 25, and... Read more »
Ukraine war: Why a London black cab is taking refugees over the border into Poland | World News

Ukraine war: Why a London black cab is taking refugees over the border into Poland | World News

A British-Ukrainian man is using his London black cab to transport refugees fleeing the war with Russia across the border to Poland. Roman Tymchyshyn said he had driven about 80 people, including... Read more »
How can I help Ukraine refugees? Where to donate clothes and how to find collection points in your area

How can I help Ukraine refugees? Where to donate clothes and how to find collection points in your area

As war tears through Ukraine thousands are fleeing their homes and livelihoods and heading to the borders to seek refuge in neighbouring countries. According to the  United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees... Read more »
Alex, Filmon, Mulue and Osman thought they were safe in Britain. So why did the teenage friends take their own lives? | Refugees

Alex, Filmon, Mulue and Osman thought they were safe in Britain. So why did the teenage friends take their own lives? | Refugees

For a while, the four teenage boys, Alex, Filmon, Osman and Mulue, did a reasonably good job of looking after each other. Filmon and Mulue had met in Eritrea before they embarked... Read more »
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Afghan refugees given free QPR tickets and football kits after arriving in UK

Afghan refugees in London have been treated to top football match tickets, free team shirts and regular football training sessions by big clubs. Premier League side Chelsea have joined the Championship’s Fulham... Read more »
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Londoner stuffs car so full of donations for refugees driver can barely fit behind the wheel

An inspirational mother of two has stuffed her car so full of donations for refugees that there is barely enough space for the driver to sit at the wheel. The donations were... Read more »
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The Day – Afghan refugees resettling in Old Lyme, New London

After fleeing their homeland amidst the Taliban takeover, two refugee families from Afghanistan are settling into southeastern Connecticut communities, ready to rebuild their lives. Last week, a family of seven moved into... Read more »
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Palestinian refugees to start work at London hospitals after fleeing conflict

A Palestinian refugee born and schooled in one of the world’s most dangerous refugee camps is set to become a nurse in London. Fayzeh Rachid, 22, was born at Al Rashidieh Camp... Read more »