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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: British Red Cross specialist volunteers to join Foreign Office team supporting UK nationals in Jamaica

A team of two British Red Cross Psychosocial Support Volunteers are travelling to Jamaica to support UK nationals impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The team will work alongside members of the Foreign, ...
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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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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 ...
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British Red Cross caseworker from Middlesex awarded MBE in Kings Birthday Honours

A British Red Cross caseworker, who is thought to have helped reunite more than 1,450 people who have been separated from their loved ones, has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours. Mr ...
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British Red Cross volunteer from Surrey awarded British Empire Medal in Kings Birthday Honours

A British Red Cross volunteer from Epsom who has spent 40 years with the organisation has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s Birthday Honours. Jon Richards, 61, followed in his ...