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The Latest Breaking News from Comic Relief

Sir Lenny Henry receives Freedom of the City of London

The comedian and actor joins previous recipients including Dame Judi Dench and Damian Lewis.

Evening Standard

Claudia Winkleman among celebrities sporting TK Maxx T-shirts for Comic Relief

One Day actor Leo Woodall and TV presenter Laura Whitmore can also be seen in the tops in support of Red Nose Day.

Evening Standard

Russell Brand co-hosted Comic Relief after BBC received misconduct complaint

The broadcaster has apologised to staff for ‘inadequate’ handling of complaints involving the comedian

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Joanna Lumley and Amelia Dimoldenberg launch Red Nose Day with new comedy sketch

The launch of Red Nose Day marks the beginning of Comic Relief’s milestone 40th year.

Evening Standard

Winter appeal: 'She handed over her house key — I couldn’t believe her trust in me, a complete stranger’

As our final appeal total hits £3.46 million we talk to a beneficiary of Refugees at Home — a charity we are funding thanks to your amazing support

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball says she is off to see her children after final Radio 2 breakfast show

She announced in November that she would be leaving.

The Independent UK

Thank you London! Our Winter Appeal races past £3 million — and gets Sadiq’s support

Mayor calls on Londoners to ‘dig deep’ as This Day Foundation gives an extra £755,000

Evening Standard

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Winter appeal: 'My world came crashing down when I returned home to find I had been evicted'

We are supporting Groundswell with a £50,000 grant from our Winter Appeal in partnership with Comic Relief. Here, Andrea Gilbert, 36, tells us about her experience of becoming homeless and how her work as a community reporter with Groundswell is making a difference

Evening Standard

Olivia Colman, Jodie Whittaker, Big Zuu, Mawaan Rizwan and Babatunde Aleshe back our winter appeal

Stars support our A Place to Call Home appeal with Comic Relief, that has so far raised more than £2million

Evening Standard

Winter appeal: 'I was 17 and knew nobody – Midaye helped me rebuild my life'

Woman who fled civil war in Somalia as a child shares her story as part of our A Place to Call Home winter appeal

Evening Standard

Winter Appeal: ‘I felt dizzy … I started to feel like I was going to starve in London’

How the Home Office’s ‘hostile environment’ policy drove a blind asylum seeker to the brink of despair — as £500,000 from the Julia Rausing Trust takes our Winter Appeal past £2million

Evening Standard

Winter appeal: Micro Rainbow, the charity that's a lifeline for LGBTQ asylum seekers

Micro Rainbow offers vital support to asylum seekers facing discrimination and homelessness - and is one of the charities funded by our A Place to Call Home appeal

Evening Standard

Winter appeal: More charities back our call to allow asylum seekers to work following 'move-on' win

It follows Government policy change last week that will help reduce homelessness among refugees

Evening Standard

Winter Appeal: How a football team for refugees is breaking down barriers

Fair Shot football team is supported by the Refugee Council, one of the organisations being funded by our Winter Appeal

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'Move on' period for refugees doubled to 56 days in major homelessness victory for London Standard

The Standard has secured a major victory in its A Place to Call Home winter appeal

Evening Standard

Winter appeal: Inside the small charity making a big difference for homeless people

Standard visits Ace of Clubs community centre in south London - as Sainsbury’s pledges £500k to our winter appeal

Evening Standard

Winter Appeal: How Switchback is helping homeless ex-offenders get on their feet

Switchback is one of a group of organisations being funded by a £50,000 grant from our Winter Appeal in partnership with Comic Relief, A Place to Call Home

Evening Standard

Winter appeal: Homeless and refugee charities back our call to improve rights of asylum seekers

As part of our A Place To Call Home winter appeal, the Standard is calling for asylum seekers to be allowed to work after six months

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The Independent UK

US ambassador praises charity founded by Gordon Brown

There are now five Multibank charity centres across Britain, which have distributed five million products to half a million families.

Evening Standard

Winter appeal: 'I was a refugee on the road to the UK for three years - Young Roots made me feel normal again'

Abdullah fled West Darfur after escaping militia who abducted him - he tells his harrowing story to the Standard as part of our winter appeal with Comic Relief

Evening Standard

'When they take away your right to work it breaks you': Why it’s time to end limits on jobs for asylum seekers

The London Standard calls on the government to change work policy as part of our winter appeal, that this week received a £100,000 boost from the Barratt Foundation

Evening Standard

Zoe Wanamaker, Anita Rani and Jo Brand latest stars to support our winter appeal

A Place to Call Home is supporting refugees and people experiencing homelessness

Evening Standard

Winter appeal: 'I was pregnant and homeless after a family rupture and didn't know where to turn'

Mother shares ordeal to shed light on the voiceless hidden homeless as part of our A Place to Call Home appeal

Evening Standard

Racing star Billy Monger completes Strictly Christmas line-up for 2024

He said the show fills him with a ‘fear I’ve never experienced before’.

Evening Standard

Winter Appeal: ‘I was told I could stay in the UK — then kicked out of my asylum accommodation’

As our Winter Appeal hits £1million, we turn the spotlight on an official policy that’s making newly recognised refugees homeless

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