More than 150,000 Brits have offered to take in Ukrainian refugees who have fled the fighting in their home country following the Russian invasion.
The UN said that three million people have fled the fighting in Ukraine so far and the figure is expected to rise to four million. The UK launched the "Homes for Ukraine " scheme this week, with the formal application process set to begin today.
People can now volunteer to put up a refugee in their spare room or an empty property for up to six months to help Ukraine nationals who have fled the Russian onslaught in their home country. Research by campaign group 38 Degrees shows the British public back an expansion of the visa scheme and think Rishi Sunak should fully fund a proper resettlement programme, reports the Mirror.
