Refugees who fled Ukraine to escape the war and have settled in Wales will be asked to cover part of the cost of their accommodation by paying for meals and laundry, the Welsh Government announced yesterday (Thursday).
They will be asked to pay after five weeks of adjustment, or they will not be entitled to services. They will either have to have credit or savings or get a job, the government explained.
Another change is that anyone who refuses two "reasonable" offers of accommodation and asks for something better will be charged between 25 and 37 pounds, depending on household size.
About 3,000 refugees have been moved to Wales under the Homes for Ukraine programme. They are living in hostels, hotels, universities or commercial tourist accommodation until they find work and adjust to life in Wales.
According to the Welsh authorities, over 500 refugees have now found a longer-term housing solution or are renting homes on their own.
Jane Hutt, the UK province's Social Justice Minister, said she was "proud" that "we have been able to welcome so many people here", adding that she was "humbled" that "so many people are living independently" now. She added that "we will continue to show our support for refugees from Ukraine."
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