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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Amy Gibbons

New Ukrainian refugee route ‘could bring tens of thousands to UK’

AP

More than 3,000 visas have been issued to Ukrainians seeking refuge in the UK, with “tens of thousands” potentially set to benefit from a new humanitarian scheme, the Levelling Up Secretary has said.

Michael Gove also announced that local authority areas will be entitled to more than £10,000 per Ukrainian refugee using the fresh route to the UK.

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