The British Red Cross joins 14 other leading UK aid charities to raise funds quickly and efficiently to support communities in life-and-death situations in Venezuela. Working together to save, protect ...

The emblem of a red cross on a white background is a sign of protection under the Geneva Conventions. It is not a religious symbol. The red cross, red crescent and red crystal are symbols of ...

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The impact of the 2022 Pakistan floods was unimaginable. Between June and October 2022, millions of people were affected by the destructive floods and landslides that occurred straight after the ...

Advice for groups that are more likely to be impacted by high temperatures and hot weather. Heatwaves and high temperatures affect certain groups of people more than others but, awareness of who is ...

When a major emergency occurs overseas, the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) brings together 15 UK charities – the British Red Cross included – to raise funds for an effective, coordinated response ...

Our report evaluates the UK’s response to displacement from Ukraine. There were many positive aspects and lessons for the future. The UK introduced Ukraine visa schemes that allowed individuals to ...

When the sun is out, a swim or water-based activity sounds like the perfect way to cool down. The UK has a beautiful coastline as well as inland rivers, lakes and canals and when temperatures rise, ...

Using in-depth interviews with people who have frequently attended A&E, and professionals working to support them in the community, this report identifies five key lessons for policymakers when ...

Advice and tips for cooling your house down during periods of hot weather and heatwaves When temperatures rise during a heatwave or prolonged periods of hot weather, it's important your home is ...

Wildfires have become more frequent, widespread, and intense in the UK. Here's what to do in hot, dry weather when there's an increased risk of grassfires and wildfires Increasing temperatures lead to ...

On 28 March 2025, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, its epicentre located 17 kilometres southeast of Mandalay. The Sagaing and Mandalay regions were both significantly impacted. On ...