‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme explained

<p>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.</p><br><p>Rachael Burford, the Evening Standard’s Political Reporter, explains how it all works, the criticisms and whether the UK is doing enough for Ukraine.&nbsp;</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>Today we talk about:</p><ul><li>The 'Homes for Ukraine' scheme, what is it? (1:15)</li><li>Has the UK improved its visa system for refugees yet? (3:34)</li><li>How does the UK compare to other European countries when it comes to helping Ukrainian refugees? (5:07)</li></ul><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>