The number of refugees arriving in the UK under Ukraine visa schemes has risen by more than 10,000 in just over a week, figures show.
Some 37,400 people had arrived in the UK under Ukraine visa schemes as of Tuesday, according to Government figures published on Friday.
This is up from 27,100 by Monday April 25. The latest arrivals include 19,500 under the Homes for Ukraine sponsorship scheme—a rise of three-quarters from 11,100 last week.
And 17,900 people have arrived under the family scheme, up from 16,000.
The Homes for Ukraine scheme in particular has faced widespread criticism over the length of time it has been taking for refugees to receive visas and come to the UK.
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