Disaster and emergencies in the UK

Prince William visits the British Red Cross headquarters to discuss the Gaza conflict

Prince William "deeply concerned" over Gaza conflict

The prince shared his thoughts after a visit to the British Red Cross London headquarters to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza

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Storm brewing over field in the UK

The science of extreme weather and climate change

With flooding, storms, and even tornados hitting UK shores, Hayley Jones from the Met Office explores the link between extreme weather and a changing climate.

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Close-up shot of a male construction worker wiping the sweat from his forehead with his arm while holding his construction hat

What is a heatwave? understanding periods of extreme heat

Often "heatwave" is used to describe any period of extended hot weather, however that's not always the case. Find out what a heatwave is, and how it may affect you.

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Front door with flood protection during UK floods.

How the British Red Cross helps during a flood

From sandbags to cups of tea - we are here to help

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A children's play apparatus engulfed in flood water, Fishlake, Doncaster.

What are floods and why they're happening in the UK

Understanding why floods happen and what to do when they strike

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British Red Cross volunteers and people whose homes have been flooded stand together in a church surrounded by donated clothes and food.

“Bungalows were filled with water to the ceiling”

What it feels like when you’re watching your village being flooded

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British Red Cross ambulance driving through flooded road

Ten things you didn’t know we do in UK emergencies

We were there for Grenfell victims, we set up funds after the Manchester Arena bombs, we wade in when floods strike... and so much more

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A drawing showing a young woman standing facing a fence and facing away from the viewer, then six feet away a man stands on the other side of the fence facing the viewer.

5 facts to remember about loneliness and isolation

One in five of us say we often or always feel lonely. Here are some important things to remember about loneliness.

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Take part in a competition to be our 10th artist

The artists behind our 'I have the power' posters

The artists behind 'I have the power' on turning kindness into art. Also find out how to become our tenth artist.

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An emergency response vehicle in Wales responding to people affected by Storm Arwen.

British Red Cross supports people affected by Storm Arwen

Our emergency response teams have been supporting thousands of people who've been left without power since Storm Arwen hit on Friday, 26 November.

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Two emergency response volunteers seen speaking while one sits in the driver's seat of a British Red Cross emergency response vehicle

The British Red Cross responds to Storm Eunice

Storm Eunice is the worst storm to have reached the UK in 30 years. The British Red Cross has been preparing to reach those worst affected

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Ben Fogle

"I have been overwhelmed at the outpouring of kindness by the public"

By Ben Fogle – TV presenter, adventurer and British Red Cross Ambassador

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