Ukrainians in Scotland are losing housing payments: thousands may lose their homes.

According to ТСН: In Scotland, Ukrainian refugees may find themselves without shelter due to the government's decision to stop payments to landlords who provide them with accommodation. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion by Russia in 2022, about 28,000 Ukrainians, mostly women and children, have found refuge in this country.

Previously, the government introduced the 'Housing for Ukraine' program, which provided payments of 500 pounds per month to families who host refugees. However, the new Labour administration canceled the grant, which was 350 pounds monthly as of now. This has raised concerns, as many landlords may ask refugees to leave their homes.

Scottish Conservatives called this decision 'heartless' and 'short-sighted'.

Local councils, responsible for implementing the program, express concern about a possible increase in requests for assistance from those who may become homeless, while the system is already operating at the edge of its capabilities.

Moreover, it was previously reported that in Poland, 121 thousand young people left Ukraine after receiving exit permits. It is also planned that the Dutch government will introduce a temporary status for Ukrainians, and from 2027, they will independently pay for housing and health insurance.

This situation raises serious concerns among refugees and their hosts in Scotland. The withdrawal of payments may lead to an increase in homelessness and exacerbate social issues, which, in turn, will require urgent actions from the state. In the context of the crisis caused by the war, the issue of supporting Ukrainian refugees remains extremely relevant.