Tens of thousands of Brits expected to put up Ukrainian refugees fleeing war

TENS of thousands of Brits are expected to join the Homes for Ukraine scheme to put up families and individuals fleeing the conflict. Ministers will launch the policy today, with those offering sanctuary paid £350 a month as a thank you. AFPPeople rest in a temporary shelter for Ukrainian refugees, located near the Polish-Ukrainian border in a former shopping center in Przemysl, Poland[/caption] It follows outcry at Britain’s tardy response to Europe’s worst refugee crisis since World War Two. The first Ukrainians benefiting from the new policy are expected to arrive as soon as next week. Minister Michael Gove, who said he was looking at providing a room, said: “We want to make sure that every available bed . . . can be made available. “We know there are a large number of people in this country — generous-hearted and in a position to provide homes — and businesses and charities as well.” Read more on Ukraine He said “tens of thousands” of refugees are expected to be helped and there is no limit. Volunteers can apply online today. They must commit to providing a room rent-free for six months. Once in Britain, refugees can work and access all benefits. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has criticised the Government. Most read in The Sun STAYING HOME Brits hit by holiday hell as thousands of passports lost in post mrs grown-up Mrs Doubtfire kids unrecognisable as they reunite 30 years on from iconic film THAT'S MY GIRL EastEnders' Rita Simons reveals her daughter is TV star with own BBC series SOAPER STAR EastEnders Tamwar Masood star unrecognisable at soap 'reunion' with bushy beard 'FOCUSING ON RECOVERY' Stephen Mulhern forced off TV after needing hospital treatment BUSTED! Starstruck viewers find themselves distracted by Sheridan Smith's revealing outfit He said: “The scheme in place so far has been too slow, too narrow, too mean.” He said he backs the Homes for Ukraine initiative and may also provide a room. A spark of happiness A KIND electrician has become the first to take in a fleeing Ukrainian couple to his home after advertising on Spare Room. Nick Turner, 43, put his five-bed home online offering rooms to anyone from the war-torn country. Gary StoneAnastasiia, pictured with Maksym and Nick[/caption] Read More on The Sun Restaurant manager Anastasiia Ukrbunko, 27, and boxer boyfriend Maksym Ukrpavlyshyn, 23, are in Surrey after escaping via Romania. Anastasiia, pictured with Maksym and Nick, reckoned: “It’s a huge act of kindness and it really meant a lot for us.”