Read the story of one mother, Ghada, who gave birth to her daughter at the Red Cross Field Hospital in Gaza and learn of the dangers her new-born baby faces.

Find out how aid is getting into Gaza and how the Red Cross Red Crescent movement is trying to help more than 1.5million people at risk of famine.

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Sir John Furley was one of the first in Britain to recognise the value of the Red Cross movement, and in fact had helped convince Robert Loyd-Lindsay to write that initial letter to The Times. He was ...

In June 2025 the conflict in Gaza escalated with a surge in mass casualty incidents linked to the opening of new aid distribution sites. Read the story of one teenager caught up in the fighting.

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 ...

Most of England has been issued an amber heat health alert with temperatures predicted to reach up to 33ºC over the weekend of June 20th 2025.

A British Red Cross volunteer who has spent almost three decades with the charity has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List.

Book a first aid workshop for adults Did you know 85% of adults would not know what to do if someone collapsed and was not breathing? Let's reduce that number and give you the skills and confidence to ...

In Gaza's collapsing health system, the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement provides urgent care. Hear powerful personal stories of survival and support.