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16 April 2019

10,000 people separated by conflict and persecution have been reunited with their family in the UK under the British Red Cross and International Organisation for Migration family reunion programme.

10 April 2019

British Red Cross Ambassador Ben Fogle has visited families in Mozambique to hear first-hand the devastating impact of Cyclone Idai and to help the Red Cross reinforce the urgent need for more support.

05 April 2019

New British Red Cross report ‘Ready for Anything’ says needs of individuals and communities must be at heart of response to flooding, terror attacks, and other emergencies

20 March 2019

British Red Cross has launched an emergency fundraising appeal in response to the devastation caused by Cyclone Idai across areas of Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe.

28 January 2019

Yemen faces the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. This letter from CEOs of 14 international organisations explains why Yemen’s people can’t wait for aid.

11 November 2018

The organisation marked its key role in conflicts, including WWI when 90,000 of its volunteers carrying out lifesaving work at home and abroad

11 November 2018

Historic photos of women volunteers in WW1 have been bought to life for the first time in stunning technicolour, to mark one hundred years since the conflict ended. The photos have been released by the British Red Cross in tribute to their service for the charity as part of its Women on the Frontline campaign.

12 September 2018

People left lonely and isolated following bereavement will be able to make new friends and beat loneliness thanks to a new scheme launched across the UK.

12 June 2018

The British Red Cross will be standing in solidarity with the people of London as they come together in remembrance one year on from the Grenfell Tower fire.

06 April 2018

The British Red Cross issues first aid advice for stabbing injuries following the spate of violence across London.