‘Desperate’ need for Homes for Ukraine hosts as war reaches six-month point

Call for new hosts comes as refugees minister says monthly payments should double amid rising costs

The government has called on more people to take in Ukrainian refugees on the sixth month anniversary of the Russian invasion of the country.

But ministers have not announced any additional financial support for UK hosts who take part in the Homes for Ukraine scheme, despite warnings that the cost of living crisis is deterring people from signing up or continuing to participate.