Ukrainian children who have arrived in the UK via the family visa scheme are left at risk as officials are unaware of their whereabouts and wellbeing, the Mirror understands.
Last week the Government extended its Ukraine Family Scheme to allow unaccompanied Ukrainian children and teenagers to apply for a visa and come to the UK under the sponsorship scheme if they have parental consent.
Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove said extensive checks will be carried out by local authorities on the sponsor before a visa is granted with councils able to veto matches.
