The Latest Breaking News from the British Red Cross

Asylum-Seeking Women Reveal Alleged Rapes and Sexual Abuse by British Men Inside UK Accommodation

Female asylum seekers in Britain have alleged rape, sexual assault and sexual exploitation by men linked to accommodation and legal services, while campaigners warn of serious safeguarding gaps.

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

Hundreds of children affected by UK’s halting of refugee family reunion, says Red Cross

Charity estimates up to 1,360 children could remain separated from families for every month the suspension continues

The Guardian - UK · May 18

Labour demands Polanski probe after Green Party leader admits he may owe council tax

Exclusive: In a letter seen by The Independent, Labour chair Anna Turley accused Zack Polanski of breaching the Nolan Principles of honesty, integrity, accountability and openness

The Independent UK · May 12

Local elections 2026 live: New poll shows Labour could lose control of Wales for the first time

Welsh Labour leader Eluned Morgan said Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership was ‘an issue on the doorstep’

The Independent UK · May 6

Lib Dems accuse Badenoch of being willing to ‘put Farage in No 10’ after she hints she would approve council pacts – as it happened

Conservative leader says her party ‘are willing to work with people who will help deliver Conservative policies’

The Guardian - UK · May 6

Green leader Zack Polanski admits he was 'wrong' to claim British Red Cross spokesperson role

The Green Party leader said he ‘used the wrong word, and I accept that’

Evening Standard · May 6

Polanski admits he was wrong to describe himself as Red Cross spokesperson

The Green leader faced calls from his political opponents to ‘come clean’ and correct the record about the claim.

Evening Standard · May 6

Zack Polanski falsely claimed to be British Red Cross spokesperson

With just one day to go until the crucial local elections - where the Green Party is expected to make significant gains - Labour has accused Mr Polanski of not being straight with the public

The Independent UK · May 6

Zack Polanski falsely claimed to be British Red Cross spokesperson, charity says

Green party leader for England and Wales also accused of incorrectly stating he was a full member of the National Council of Hypnotherapy

The Guardian - UK · May 5

Love Actually’s Hugh Grant and Richard Curtis back Red Cross’s family reunion campaign

Home secretary Shabana Mahmood has axed the refugee family reunion visa route - with loved ones only able to come to the UK if the sponsor is on a work or study visas

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025