{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/9475d117-fcd4-4915-a6f3-923941e7aa0d/622f6272f0246b00132d0cde?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme explained","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61ba05fc1a8cbed4343cf0e6/5883ea1e-0ebe-4d27-9746-2bf0605b19e6.jpg?height=200","description":"<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><p><br></p><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><p><br></p><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><p><br></p><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>","author_name":"The Evening Standard"}