Girl, 4, sent back to war-torn Ukraine after UK visa denied her entry for SECOND time

Four-year-old Alika Zubets had arrived in the UK with her grandmother, but was refused entry before the Ministry of Health 'Interior doesn't approve his visa - before later admitting it was a mistake

Alika Zubets was refused entry to the UK as an 'unaccompanied minor' - and again refused (

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A little girl who was refused a visa to the UK and then sent back to the horrors of war-torn Ukraine has been refused entry again, despite the presence of a sponsor in place.

Four-year-old Alika Zubets was considered an 'unaccompanied minor' under government rules because she arrived with her grandmother, rather than her parents.

His father stayed behind to fight the Russian invaders, while his mother was unable to leave her own mother who has mobility issues.

Alika was given hope of finally gaining access to the UK when the announced it would start processing applications for unaccompanied children and she was granted a visa.

In a new blow, UK government officials have confirmed that it was approved in error.

Alika was told her visa had been granted before the Home Office said it was a mistake (

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