Empty Airbnbs to be used to house domestic abuse survivors free of charge

Airbnb’s new initiative, which has been launched with leading domestic abuse charity Women’s Aid, will include safety measures to ensure victims remain safe - (Getty Images)

Empty Airbnbs will be used to house domestic abuse survivors for no cost under a new pilot scheme.

Listings on Airbnb will provide temporary accommodation for victims when refuge spaces are not available under the plan being launched in an undisclosed area of England.