News stories, views and media

Read our latest top stories, blog posts, media comment and research.

The British Red Cross provides national and international aid, responding to emergencies and supporting people living in crisis. With millions of volunteers across 192 countries, we are helping people in need across the globe.

We are available 24/7 for media news interviews, comment and information on our work. Read press releases, find out about our spokespeople, and find contacts for our media officers in the media centre.

Image Alt: Ben Fogle helping to unload supplies from a truck during a visit to Mozambique in the aftermath of Cyclone Idai.

Our Stories blog

You can read our top stories, international and British news, and charity news to find out how we're helping people in the UK and overseas. You can also find updates and latest news stories on worldwide crises and disasters, along with information on how you can help us support people in need.

Read our top stories
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Our podcasts

Our award-winning podcasts feature powerful conversations, giving voices to the people we work with, including refugees and asylum seekers, who tell their stories first-hand. Our podcasts focus on a range of topics from mental health to loneliness, grief and masculinity.

Listen to our podcasts
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Media news centre

The British Red Cross has a global network of volunteer teams across 192 countries, working to help people in crisis. We are available 24/7 for media news interviews, comment and information on our work. 

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Research and publications

Our research shines a light on issues happening in the UK and and overseas, and helps to bring about change.

See our research publications