More than 100,000 people have offered to house Ukrainian refugees within 24 hours of the government scheme launching.
Offering monthly payments of £350 to hosts, the scheme was devised after days of criticism over the government’s handling of the humanitarian crisis following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Michael Gove said it will allow Ukrainians with no family links to come to the UK with “unrestricted access” to benefits, employment and healthcare.
The levelling-up secretary added there would be “no limit” to the number of Ukrainians who can benefit from the scheme.
Boris Johnson thanked all those who had signed up so far.
Meanwhile, the UK sanctioned more than 370 new Russians with links to Vladimir Putin, Downing Street said.
More than 1,000 sanctions have now been brought by Britain since the Russian invasion of Ukraine; 775 for individuals, the rest to banks, institutions and companies.
Sanctions on Russian goods including vodka and a ban on exports of luxury products including vehicles, fashion and art were also announced today.
