In a video message during which he did not name Vice President Sara Duterte, his former running mate, Marcos said 'such criminal plans should not be overlooked'
asia1 hour ago
Britain will pay people to open their homes to Ukrainians fleeing the Russian military operation as the government moves to deflect anger over its response to the fastest-growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War Two.
The new scheme called "Homes for Ukraine" will let refugees from the war come to Britain even if they do not have family ties, the government said on Sunday.
Britain will pay people 350 pounds ($456) a month if they can offer refugees a spare room or property for a minimum period of six months.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sought to portray Britain as helping lead the global response to the Russian military operation, but his government has faced criticism over delays in accepting refugees.
Lawmakers from all the main political parties have attacked the government's insistence that Ukrainians seek visas and biometric tests before arriving in Britain, saying this prioritised bureaucracy over the welfare of those fleeing war.
Under the new scheme, members of the public, charities, businesses and community groups should be able to offer accommodation via a web page by the end of next week, the government said.
"The UK stands behind Ukraine in their darkest hour and the British public understand the need to get as many people to safety as quickly as we can," Michael Gove, the minister for housing, said in a statement.
ALSO READ:
"I urge people across the country to join the national effort and offer support to our Ukrainian friends. Together we can give a safe home to those who so desperately need it."
Anyone offering a room or home will have to show that the accommodation meets standards and they may have to undergo criminal record checks.
The number of refugees fleeing Ukraine could rise to more than 4 million, double the current estimates of about 2 million, the UN's Refugee Agency said last week.
In a video message during which he did not name Vice President Sara Duterte, his former running mate, Marcos said 'such criminal plans should not be overlooked'
asia1 hour ago
Nearly a month after the October 26 vote, won by the governing Georgian Dream party, political turmoil continues in the post-Soviet country
europe2 hours ago
Asian currencies were mostly higher on the day, with the Korean won up 0.4 per cent and leading gains
markets2 hours ago
The authority has asked motorists to be extra cautious
transport2 hours ago
On November 23, an Israeli airstrike killed at least 20 people in central Beirut, one of the deadliest strikes on the heart of the capital
mena3 hours ago
Chief defendant Pelicot has since September been in the dock along with 49 other men for organising the rapes and sexual abuse of his now ex-wife Gisele
europe3 hours ago
The latest violence began on Thursday when two separate convoys of Shias travelling under police escort were ambushed, killing at least 43
asia3 hours ago
Thailand started limiting single-use plastic before the pandemic, asking major retailers to stop handing out bags for free
asia3 hours ago