‘Homes for Ukraine’ website to help house refugees in UK
LONDON (Reuters) – A web site for Britons enthusiastic about housing and sponsoring Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion will go reside on Monday as the federal government steps up its efforts to deflect anger over its response to the refugee disaster.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sought to painting Britain as serving to lead the worldwide response to the Russian invasion – which Moscow calls a “particular operation” – however his authorities has confronted criticism over delays in accepting refugees.
The brand new scheme known as “Properties for Ukraine” will let refugees from the battle come to Britain even when they don’t have household ties, the federal government stated on Sunday.
Britain can pay folks 350 kilos ($460) a month if they’ll supply refugees a spare room or property for a minimal interval of six months.
Underneath the scheme, members of the general public, charities, companies and group teams ought to be capable to supply lodging by way of the web site by the tip of subsequent week, the federal government stated.
Michael Gove, minister for housing, will present extra particulars when he addresses parliament later within the day.
A number of huge companies, together with retailers Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons, and recruitment agency Robert Walters, have stated they’re eager to assist with the response to the fastest-growing refugee disaster in Europe since World Struggle Two.
Stephen Edwards, Robert Walters’ chief advertising officer, stated entrepreneur Emma Sinclair had pulled collectively companies throughout all sectors who’re prepared to supply assist.
“Robert Walters Group has supplied assist each when it comes to hiring quite a lot of displaced Ukrainians into our personal enterprise but in addition as a recruitment firm we’re in a position to characterize them as potential workers for our shoppers,” he stated.
Grocery store group Morrisons stated it might welcome Ukrainian refugees “with open arms”.
“We contacted the House Workplace (inside ministry) final week to supply any help we might via offering employment for Ukrainian refugees and we imagine we might discover good roles for a lot of lots of of women and men.”
Meals and clothes retailer M&S stated it was dedicated to supporting Ukrainian refugees with jobs and was in talks with the House Workplace.
Sainsbury’s stated it might supply jobs throughout its know-how, distribution and on-line grocery groups.
Tesco, Britain’s largest retailer, stated it was supporting latest arrivals from Ukraine with lots of of recent job alternatives in its companies in Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
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(Reporting by James Davey; Modifying by Nick Macfie)
