UK refugee scheme could lead to exploitation of Ukrainians, say experts

Promise of light touch' checks prompts fears traffickers could see arrival of mostly women and children as opportunity

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More than 120,000 Britons have expressed interest in hosting Ukrainian refugees, amid concerns that the new government scheme could lead to exploitation of vulnerable women and children.

The figure was released by the government on Tuesday evening, little more than 24 hours after Homes for Ukraine programme was launched to take in those fleeing Russia's invasion, most of whom are women and children.