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Why are we being asked to prepare for 72 hours at home?

Find out why households are being encouraged to prepare for 3 days in case of an emergency and how simple preparation can ...
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British Red Cross responds to the Home Secretary’s announcement on resettlement schemes for refugees.

On 28 September 2026, the Home Secretary announced the reopening of the UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS) for new referrals, with around a quarter of referrals expected to be Afghan women and girls and ...
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Discover 'Here for humanity': an exhibition on the history of the British Red Cross

The permanent exhibition at our headquarters showcases the origins and global impact of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the British Red Cross through stories of compassion, resilience and ...
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Climate change in Nepal: why the country is so vulnerable and how we're helping people adapt

The threat of climate change is something many of us worry about but in Nepal it is now a reality that people have been living with for many years. While the recent flash floods have shocked people ...
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Beyond the statistics: the people affected by the Nepal flash floods and landslide

Reaching Syabrubesi was a challenge in itself. The region’s mountain roads were mostly made of dirt, but dotted with new, sturdy bridges over turbulent rivers. Only the most robust vehicles could ...
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Wildfires across Europe: how the Red Cross is helping as homes are evacuated and thousands of hectares burned

The European heatwave has resulted in large wildfires in several countries, including the UK. On the continent, record-breaking temperatures have caused extensive wildfires including in France, Greece ...
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Colombia earthquake 2026: Over 100 people have died following 7.4 magnitude earthquake

Recovery efforts are ongoing in Colombia following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that has killed more than 130 people. More than 18 aftershocks have been recorded. The earthquake, which struck at 7.34am ...
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British Red Cross shares lessons from Surrey hospital response as warm weather continues

The British Red Cross is sharing simple advice to stay safe in the heat. As heat continues reaching around 27°C across Surrey over the coming week, the British Red Cross is sharing simple advice to ...
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Wildfire risk reaches "exceptional" levels as British Red Cross stands ready to help

An "exceptional" wildfire risk has been declared across parts of the UK. Check affected areas, understand the risks and access British Red Cross safety advice. British Red Cross volunteers are on ...
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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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Venezuela Earthquake 2026

As of August 2026, we are no longer actively raising funds for the Venezuela earthquake response. Learn more about where your donations went, and how you can still support our work. (Credit: ...