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Charities can now apply to become lead sponsors for refugee arrivals
Charities in the UK can now apply to become lead sponsors for refugees arriving through new safe and legal routes. The step is meant to carry out a commitment the Home Secretary made to open these routes. A lead sponsor is a charity that takes on responsibility for bringing in and supporting refugees.
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What does it mean?
Charities that want to help bring refugees to the UK can now apply to be lead sponsors. This is a step toward the government's promised new routes for refugees to arrive safely and legally.
Who is affected?
Charities that want to act as lead sponsors and refugees who may come to the UK through the new routes.