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British Red Cross urges people to prepare as Storm Bram is expected to bring strong winds and widespread rain

As Storm Bram moves towards the UK with powerful winds and another spell of heavy rain for parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, south Wales and south-west England, the British Red Cross is asking ...
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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 ...
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Thousands of families at risk of separation under UK’s proposed refugee family reunion changes, British Red Cross finds

A new report reveals the difficulties refugees face in bringing vulnerable family members to safety in the UK. Proposed changes to refugee family reunion could leave unaccompanied children trapped in ...
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British Red Cross launches new Humanitarian Education Programme

New British Red Cross Humanitarian Education Programme helps educators talk about global crises and teach life-saving skills with confidence. This October, the British Red Cross is launching a ...
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Hope Street

This year, the British Red Cross unveiled Hope Street, a two-day immersive installation at Battersea Power Station. Visitors explored five doors, each revealing a true story of resilience from ...
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Red Cross responds to Afghanistan earthquake

The Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) is responding to help people affected by a powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake, which struck southeastern Afghanistan late on Sunday, 31 August. The Red Crescent ...
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Coldplay Wembley Stadium tickets giveaway to support British Red Cross appeals

The British Red Cross is excited to announce that Coldplay have very kindly donated 60 VIP box tickets for their sold-out Music of the Spheres World Tour shows at Wembley Stadium in London. 5 pairs of ...
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Why does the Red Cross provide wheelchairs

Recovering from a short-term injury, operation or illness? Having trouble getting around? The Red Cross believes that everybody who needs a mobility aid, including a wheelchair, should be able to get ...
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Pakistan Floods 2025: Red Cross response as over 900 people are estimated to have died

Over the past few months, Pakistan has faced severe monsoon flooding. The rains have caused widespread damage and are expected to continue. The Pakistan Red Crescent has been working hard to respond ...
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Amr's story: "Every day I navigate through destruction and fear"

Amr Ali, his wife and children, 7-year-old Adam and 3-year-old Maria, have been displaced five times since hostilities escalated in Gaza in October 2023. Alongside nearly 2 million other displaced ...
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British Red Cross statement on the UK-France migration deal

Responding to the announcement of a deal between the UK and France on migration, Alex Fraser, Director of Refugee Services for the British Red Cross, said: “Today’s announcement has the potential to ...
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British Red Cross statement on the Resilience Action Plan

“The government has set out a strong plan to improve the country’s preparedness, with recognition of the important role played by the voluntary sector and the need for a ‘whole of society’ approach so ...