From April, hosts will be paid £500 a month to continue housing people fleeing the war in Ukraine – up from £350.
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More hosts needed for Ukrainians fleeing war
Caerphilly County Borough Council is calling for people to host Ukrainians fleeing war as “many more” need help.
Volunteers knit blankets for those less fortunate this Christmas
Volunteer knitters have spent a combined 2,150 hours knitting and crocheting blankets for those less fortunate this Christmas.
“It’s given 72 people the chance to escape a very dangerous place – it’s helped 72 people survive”
Money raised at the Caerphilly Miners’ Centre summer fair back in July went towards train tickets to help 72 people evacuate the Ukrainian city of Marhanets.
More households urged to come forward to support Ukrainian refugees
Wales’ Social Justice minister has called on more households to support refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Rugby league: Wolves-inspired Wales clinch bronze at Under-19s European Championships
Several players from Aber Valley Wolves rugby league team featured for Wales at the Under-19s European Championships.
Asylum seekers have “integrated well with no issues” but some still in temporary accommodation
Asylum seekers from Afghanistan and Ukraine have “integrated well with no issues” in Caerphilly County Borough, but some remain in temporary accommodation.
“Not many people really believed this would even be possible” – Ukrainian refugee in Caerphilly shares experience of war
On February 24, Yulia Bond’s life was turned upside down when Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine ‘super sponsor’ scheme to remain on hold
The scheme, which was launched in March, has so far seen more than 4,000 visas issued to people fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Welsh Government to pause Ukraine ‘super sponsor’ scheme
So far, the scheme has seen 2,000 visas issues to people fleeing the war in Ukraine.