‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme explained
Our Political Reporter on the UK's latest plan to help Ukrainian refugees
The Standard · Rachelle Abbott
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Show Notes
The UK government’s ‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme has officially launched. Homeowners can sponsor named individuals, or families, to stay in their home for a period of at least six months. Those who do open their doors will receive £350 a month as a thank you.
Rachael Burford, the Evening Standard’s Political Reporter, explains how it all works, the criticisms and whether the UK is doing enough for Ukraine.
More than 2.5 million people so far have fled Ukraine because of Russia's invasion, in what the UN has called the fastest-growing refugee crisis since World War Two.
Today we talk about:
- The 'Homes for Ukraine' scheme, what is it? (1:15)
- Has the UK improved its visa system for refugees yet? (3:34)
- How does the UK compare to other European countries when it comes to helping Ukrainian refugees? (5:07)
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