In a sudden policy change by Rishi Sunak's government on Monday afternoon, the Ukraine Family Scheme was closed without prior notice, leaving Ukrainian refugees, including a mother separated from her 11-year-old son, in a state of uncertainty. This abrupt decision has drawn criticism for its lack of communication, with Downing Street initially misinforming reporters that the changes would not affect Ukrainians' ability to join their families in the UK. Meanwhile, efforts to support Ukrainian refugees continue, with psychologists in Dorset helping them feel hopeful and others in the Derbyshire Dales marking two years in the UK. The closure of the scheme has been described as a shocking display of incompetence, reflecting poorly on the government's handling of the refugee crisis.
Ukraine refugee in Colchester says visa rule allows her time to retrain https://t.co/fx7JN1SZv4
Psychologist helps Ukrainian refugees feel 'hopeful' in Dorset https://t.co/DBfXsSItB7 #bbcsouthnews
Ukrainian refugee left separated from her 11-year-old son after the Rishi Sunak's government quietly scrapped the Ukrainian Family Scheme earlier this week. https://t.co/O9PNVCUcpA
Ukrainian refugee left separated from son, 11, after sudden UK visa rule change https://t.co/iER5JBsDko
A Psychologist is helping Ukrainian refugees feel 'hopeful' in Dorset. ▶ https://t.co/XISNRmq9MH https://t.co/6rRoWT50w0
“The Home Office suddenly closed the Ukraine Family Scheme without notice on Monday afternoon”. Shame upon shame upon this government, it never stops. https://t.co/engCmEMdCG
Britain winds down Ukraine refugee scheme suddenly with zero notice — leaving families separated. Shocking incompetence https://t.co/a5wX3aLarZ
Psychologist helps Ukrainian refugees feel 'hopeful' in Dorset https://t.co/ozAIpH62Rc
🚨 NEW: A Ukrainian refugee has been left separated from her 11-year-old son after the government changed visa rules without warning on Monday [@thetimes] https://t.co/813S1FjXp0
A Ukrainian refugee has been left separated from her 11-year-old son after the UK changed visa rules without warning on Monday. Downing Street wrongly told reporters the changes wouldn't affect the ability of Ukrainians to join their family in the UK: https://t.co/vmBcwdbWxh
Derbyshire Dales: Ukrainian refugees mark two years in the UK https://t.co/8Mli0AbU4Q