Brits will be asked to open their homes up to Ukrainian refugees

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The government will ask the British public to open their homes to Ukrainians fleeing the war with Russian in their country. Details of a new 'sponsored' humanitarian route will be set out on Monday, Boris Johnson said.

Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove will unveil a hotline and webpage where individuals, charities, businesses and community groups will be able to offer rooms to those escaping the conflict, the Daily Telegraph reported. READ MORE: Boris Johnson fears 'barbaric' Kremlin regime could unleash banned chemical weapons on Ukraine 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." The move comes after Priti Patel was urged to do more to make it easier for Ukrainians to find sanctuary in the UK after announcing a limited series of changes to the visa regime.

The 'sponsored' humanitarian route will allow refugees 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.