Freezing temperatures and cold weather conditions can have a negative impact on our health. People with respiratory problems such as asthma, or heart conditions are at particular risk during the ...

The frequency and intensity of severe weather events in the UK are increasing. Our new report, Water's Edge, shows that the ability to prepare for, respond to and recover from flooding is not ...

Mental health tips to help you through January and the notoriously difficult winter months, from our psychosocial and mental health team. It's important to be aware of your mental health throughout ...

Explore remote volunteer opportunities you can do from home and make a real difference, wherever you are. The British Red Cross is here for people in times of crisis and you can be too, no matter ...

6.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 8 September 2023 In total, 2,946 people were killed and 600,000 people were affected 380,000 people were left permanently or temporarily without shelter On 8 ...

On 28 March 2025, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar at approximately 1:10pm local time, its epicentre located 17 kilometres southeast of Mandalay. The Sagaing and Mandalay regions were ...

Several parts of Europe including Greece, Italy, the Canary Islands, Spain, Turkey and Cyprus are dealing with unusually hot weather and heatwaves with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees. Level 3 heat ...

Visit our new exhibition at the British Red Cross museum showing how the organisation has been here for humanity during past and present conflicts, This new exhibition marks this historic anniversary, ...

The British Red Cross has today announced the appointment of Béatrice Butsana-Sita as its new CEO. Béatrice will join the organisation in November and brings a wealth of experience and commercial ...

Responding to the Government's plans to end the use of hotels for people seeking asylum by the end of this Parliament, Mubeen Bhutta, Director of Policy for the British Red Cross, said: 'Housing ...

Over the past few months, Pakistan has faced severe monsoon flooding. The rains have caused widespread damage and are expected to continue. The Pakistan Red Crescent has been working hard to respond ...

Michael Adamson, Chief Executive of British Red Cross, said: “In recent years, we have seen increasing pressures on both our income and the demands for our assistance, which means we must prioritise ...