sponsored by individuals or organisations who can offer them a home. there will be no limit to the number of ukrainians who can benefit from this scheme. the scheme will be open to all ukrainian nationals and residents. they will be able to live and work in the united kingdom for up to three years. they will have full and unrestricted access to benefits, health care, employment and other support. sponsors in the uk can be of any nationality with any immigration status provided they have at least six months' leave to remain within the uk. sponsors will have to provide accommodation for a minimum of six months, and in recognition of their generosity, the government will provide a monthly payment of £350 to sponsors for each family whom they look after. these payments will be tax—free. they will not affect benefit entitlement, nor council tax status. ukrainians arriving