Hundreds of Ukrainian families halt bids to reach UK after visa delays

Some have returned to Mariupol area in frustration and some British sponsors also quitting scheme, it is claimed

Hundreds of Ukrainian families are pulling out of the Homes for Ukraine scheme because of delays in issuing visas to travel to the UK, with some subsequently returning to their wartorn country.

Not only are frustrated Ukrainian refugees withdrawing from the scheme after waiting up to six weeks for a visa to materialise, but UK sponsors are also deciding to walk away because of problems with issuing visas to families fleeing the war.