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"A wonderful and beautiful feeling”: celebrating the World Cup in Gaza

A programme run by the Palestine Red Crescent Society, supported by the British Red Cross, is bringing joy to children in Gaza through football. Local children gather at the Palestine Red Crescent ...
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Wildfires in the UK: Causes, risks and why they’re increasing

Learn what causes wildfires, how they start and why our changing climate is increasing the risk of serious fires Belfast ERV Team support statutory partners at wildfires in the Mourne Mountains.
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DEC launches Venezuela Earthquake Appeal

The British Red Cross joins 14 other leading UK aid charities to raise funds quickly and efficiently to support communities in life-and-death situations in Venezuela. Working together to save, protect ...
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Government's Immigration and Asylum Bill will create uncertainty, says British Red Cross Director of Policy, Research and Advocacy

Responding to the government’s Immigration and Asylum Bill, British Red Cross Director of Policy, Research and Advocacy, Mubeen Bhutta, said: “We want to see an asylum system that is fair and ...
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Accommodation for asylum seekers must allow for safety and dignity, says British Red Cross Director of Migration and Displacement

Responding to the news that the Government is planning to increase the use of military barracks to house people seeking asylum, Sam Turner, British Red Cross Director of Migration and Displacement, ...
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The British Red Cross is supporting people impacted following a collision between two passenger trains in the Bedford area

The charity is offering assistance through a telephone support line, coordinated by East Midlands Railway, helping people cope with the immediate emotional impact of the incident. Anyone who has been ...
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UK heatwave June 2026: Red extreme heat warning issued and record-breaking temperatures predicted

The Met Office has issued a rare red extreme heat weather warning for later this week. Temperatures in parts of England and Wales are forecast to reach 38ºC on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 June, as ...
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Inside Sudan’s crisis: First-hand stories from three years of conflict

Sudanese refugees and Red Crescent volunteers who have been affected by the ongoing conflict share their stories. 15 April 2026 marks three years of devastating conflict in Sudan. More than 33 million ...
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Sir Lenny Henry supports Jamaica’s recovery after Hurricane Melissa

A donation to our Disaster Fund will help us respond to disasters in the UK and around the world, including armed conflict, wildfires, flooding and other natural disasters ...
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British Red Cross helps more than half a million people through its Disaster Fund

A new report shows that the British Red Cross’ Disaster Fund reached more than 500,000 people in crisis in the UK and around the world in 2025. 2025 placed huge demands on the humanitarian sector, ...
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Hurricane Melissa: latest updates as category 5 storm hits Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm of 2025 so far, made landfall in Jamaica late on Tuesday 28 October. With estimated wind speeds of up to 185 miles per hour, Hurricane Melissa has had a ...
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Hurricane Melissa: Red Cross warns that needs remain immense one week on from the storm

The Red Cross is appealing for support to meet people’s urgent needs. One week on since Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, causing widespread destruction to the island and across the Caribbean, the ...