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Ukrainians lose out on jobs and homes over visa uncertainty

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Ukrainians in the UK are losing out on jobs and homes because of visa uncertainty.

They were initially given the right to live and work for three years and can apply for an 18-month extension 28 days before their original visa expires.

Government said this provided "certainty and security" but some say employers are reluctant to hire them.

Survey of 1,133 Ukrainians in Britain suggests 41% have lost a new job opportunity.

Most visa extensions are being approved within a couple of weeks but there is concern that in the coming months the volume of applications could overwhelm the system.

"We've got about 100,000 Ukrainians about to submit their [extension application]," said one activist.

A government spokesperson said: "We are fully committed to supporting Ukraine in its fight against Putin 's illegal war".

VR Score

78

Informative language

75

Neutral language

60

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

47

Offensive language

not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

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Known propaganda techniques

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Time-value

short-lived

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