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Homes For Ukraine - Six Months On

Adrian Goldberg investigates the government's flagship 'Homes For Ukraine' resettlement scheme, six months after its introduction.


Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey White.


Funded by subscriptions to the Byline Times.

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