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A mum fears she will be forced to return to her war-torn home with her son unless she can find a new home.

Yulia fled her home city of Zhytomyr, Ukraine, in August 2023 with her 13-year-old son and the pair found a home in Leicestershire, under the 'Homes for Ukraine' scheme. But after their sponsors’ hosting period came to an end, the family are now in need of a property before the start of the academic year.

Yulia wants to live near her son’s school in Rutland, but there’s concern a lack of suitable options will leave them with little choice but to move back to Ukraine, so her son can study there when school starts on 1 September.

Yulia has been speaking to ´óÏó´«Ã½ Leicester reporter Ellis Maddison.

A Home Office Spokesperson has told the ´óÏó´«Ã½ that the Ukraine Schemes are kept under continual review as Ministers 'look to provide stability for those who have been welcomed to the UK and those who still need sanctuary.'
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'Local councils play a crucial role in this effort, as they are responsible for supporting individuals on the Homes for Ukraine scheme who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This includes providing temporary accommodation to ensure that every family has a safe place to stay and feels secure in our country.'

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