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The Latest Breaking News from the British Red Cross

Hundreds prepare for third night with no power in Cumbria after heavy snow

Volunteers deliver emergency supplies as electricity company says power lines brought down across the county

The Guardian - UK

Ukrainian refugee families in UK four times as likely to end up homeless

British Red Cross research calls for more funding to support Ukrainians to prevent them ending up on streets this winter

The Guardian - UK

King briefed by aid agencies on ‘acute humanitarian situation’ in Gaza

Charles held an audience at Buckingham Palace with charities including the Medical Aid for Palestinians and the British Red Cross on Thursday.

The Independent UK

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10 things you didn’t know about the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement has been supporting people through conflicts, disasters and emergencies for more than 150 years. Read on to discover 10 inspiring facts about one of the world’s leading humanitarian organisations

The Guardian - UK

Celtic fans fly Palestinian flags in away end ahead of Hearts clash at Tynecastle

Celtic fans held up Palestinian flags in the Tynecastle away end ahead of their match with Hearts this afternoon.

The National (Scotland)

Hibs fans fly Palestinian flag ahead of Rangers clash at Ibrox

Hibs fans displayed a Palestine flag during the Scottish Premiership match against Rangers this afternoon.

The National (Scotland)

SPFL and SWPL to support British Red Cross appeal for Israel and Palestine conflict

The SPFL & SWPL will support the charity's appeal to aid those in urgent need.

The National (Scotland)

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Square up: solutions for the British Red Cross’s special Saturday crossword

Find the answers for the Red Cross themed crossword published in the Guardian’s Saturday magazine on 21 October

The Guardian - UK

‘We gave all the support we could’: how the Red Cross responded to the Turkey-Syria earthquakes

Following the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, volunteers such as Meltem Elmaci and specialist responders like Julia Brothwell were on the ground giving vital assistance

The Guardian - UK

Premier League condemns ‘horrific and brutal acts of violence’ in Israel and Gaza as moment’s silence planned

Blacks armband will be worn and a moment’s silence will take place ahead of the next round of top-flight games

Evening Standard

‘Many people still need support’: how a Ukrainian refugee helps others fleeing the conflict

Like millions of other Ukrainians, Veronika Riepina had to leave her country behind. Now, having found refuge in the UK, she is working with the British Red Cross to assist new arrivals – and looking forward to the day she can return home

The Guardian - UK

Asylum backlog clearance efforts could make people destitute, Red Cross warns

The charity criticised changes it said the Government has made to the period of time refugees are given to move out of asylum accommodation.

The Independent UK

‘Our work is changing all the time’: why no two days are the same for an emergency responder

From assisting people fleeing the conflict in Sudan to supporting those affected by fires or floods, the British Red Cross is always ready to respond during a crisis. Here, two volunteers share the experiences that have shaped them

The Guardian - UK

Immediate aid and sustainable solutions: how the Red Cross is bringing relief to drought-stricken Kenya

Countries across sub-Saharan Africa are experiencing multiple, overlapping crises. In Kenya, where drought is affecting millions, the Red Cross has supported more than 200,000 people as part of its response – providing access to life-saving humanitarian support

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How the British Red Cross is helping prepare the UK for more extreme weather

The consequences of the climate crisis could impact significantly on the UK, but the British Red Cross is working with communities across the country to build resilience to weather-related emergencies and develop strategies to adapt for the future

The Independent UK

Fundraising appeal launched as 5,300 feared dead in flood-hit eastern Libya

The British Red Cross has launched an appeal and said that three Libyan Red Crescent volunteers lost their lives while trying to save others.

The Independent UK

UK needs ‘cultural shift’ over heatwaves, says British Red Cross

Scientists have described heat as a silent killer and one of the most lethal aspects of rising global temperatures

The Guardian - UK

Number of people going hungry has risen by 122m since 2019, UN says

Covid pandemic and Ukraine war add to widespread crisis with one in nine people in the world facing severe food insecurity in 2022

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Edinburgh volunteer celebrates 75 years with British Red Cross benefitting 'thousands of people'

A British Red Cross volunteer is celebrating 75 years of working with the organisation and benefitting 'thousands of people' since joining the service the same year the NHS was formed.

The Independent UK

NHS worker to receive British Empire Medal for global crisis voluntary work

Liz Tait has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List for helping people through crises all around the world

Daily Record

Perth charity climbers take on Britain's three top peaks in mum Paula's honour

Roxanne Tabourel greatly misses her mum Paula who died in November 2021, so on the weekend that would have been the 55th birthday of the well-known Perth restaurant boss, she and her dad raised a flag at the summit of Ben Nevis, the final climb in the 24-hour Peaks4Paula challenge.

Evening Standard

Love Island’s Ekin-Su reveals she considered adopting girl, 4, she met in Turkey after devastating earthquake

The DOI star travelled to Turkey last month after the natural disaster claimed the lives of more than 50,000 people in February

The Independent UK

Sudan evacuees arriving in UK ‘have had lives turned upside down’

More British nationals arrived at Birmingham Airport on Tuesday evening.

Wales Online

Man cycles from the UK to Ukraine in 22 days 'to spread positivity'

He raised £4,000 for the British Red Cross and said his biggest challenges along the way were 'chafing' and getting bitten by a dog

The Independent UK

Access to basic healthcare for asylum seekers is at risk, says Red Cross

A new report recommends that the Home Office should include ‘fast and free’ internet access in asylum accommodation.

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