As millions of Ukrainians flee from the devastation caused by Vladimir Putin’s troops, many people in the UK have come forward to offer their homes. More than 150,000 Brits have signed up to the government’s Homes for Ukraine hosting scheme.
The scheme itself has got off to a slow start, which has prompted some criticism. But the outpouring of compassion and willingness to help has been immense, and prospective hosts are hoping they will soon be able to offer traumatised refugees a roof over their head and some comfort.
