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11 October 2023

A third earthquake struck Herat, Afghanistan, where 2,000 people have already died. The Red Cross is providing blankets, shelter and medical support.

09 October 2023

British Red Cross has launched the Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territory Appeal in response to the humanitarian crisis in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

05 October 2023

More than 50,000 refugees could be made homeless in 2023 unless the government takes urgent steps to support them as it clears the asylum backlog.

29 September 2023

Chief executive Mike Adamson underlines the importance of the UN Refugee Convention.

28 September 2023

"Fresh thinking" is needed on loneliness. The British Red Cross and 14 other charities react to new data stating seven in ten people feel lonely.

13 September 2023

The British Red Cross has launched an emergency fundraising appeal in response to the devastating flooding in Libya.

09 September 2023

The British Red Cross has launched an emergency fundraising appeal in response to the devastating earthquake in Morocco.

24 August 2023

Christina Marriott, Executive Director of Strategy and Communications for British Red Cross, responds to the latest figures from the government and Office of National Statistics.

10 August 2023

As extreme heatwaves sweep Europe, the British Red Cross calls on the UK government to start a ‘cultural shift’ in behaviour, so that people can protect themselves and others.

08 August 2023

The British Red Cross has appointed Béatrice Butsana-Sita as its new Chief Executive Officer, joining the organisation in November 2023.