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Brits to be asked to house Ukrainian refugees in new government scheme
11.03.2022 - 11:23 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The Government will ask the British public to open their homes to Ukrainians fleeing the fighting in their country amid continuing criticism of its response to the refugee crisis.
Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove will set out on Monday details of a new "sponsored" humanitarian route to allow Ukrainians without family links to the UK to come to the country.
The Daily Telegraph reported that ministers will unveil a hotline and webpage where individuals, charities, businesses and community groups will be able to offer rooms to those escaping the conflict.
Boris Johnson told Sky News: "On Monday, you'll get from the Levelling Up Secretary, you'll get the programme that will allow people to come in, so (if) people want to welcome (refugees) into their own homes, they can do so."
Refugees who enter through the new route will be allowed to stay for an initial period of 12 months during which they will be entitled to work, claim benefits and access public services.
Officials will match them with offers of free accommodation from the sponsoring individuals and organisations who will be vetted to ensure it is safe and secure.
The Telegraph said those offering housing would have to agree to take the refugees for a minimum period - potentially six months - and demonstrate that they meet appropriate standards.
A Government spokesman said the details of the scheme were being worked on "at pace".
"The routes we have put in place follow extensive engagement with Ukrainian partners," the spokesman said.
"This is a rapidly moving and complex picture and as the situation develops we will continue to keep our support under constant review."
The move comes after Home Secretary Priti Patel was urged to do more to make it easier for those
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