Community and living

The UK stands with Ukraine against the Russian government's unprovoked invasion. For advice on supporting the Ukrainian people, the 'Homes for Ukraine' scheme, and visa support for Ukrainians and their families, go to our information on the War in Ukraine.

We send our thoughts and prayers to those impacted by the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

We know many of our residents and businesses will want to help. The safest way to support aid efforts is to give financial donations, if you can, to registered charities such as Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC), Save the Children, British Red Cross and Oxfam.

For government news updates, go to GOV.UK: Syria and the UK and GOV.UK: Turkey and the UK.