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BASW International Chair, Janet Walker considers social work's important role in an increasingly unstable world.

BASW Celebrates International Women's Day 2025

Last week, the UK Government announced reductions in the foreign aid budget

BASW has set out 40 priorities for the next UK Government that we’ll be highlighted to all political parties ahead of the General Election. Our blog series takes a deeper look at each of the policy asks in turn.

BASW Diaspora Social Workers Special Interest Group Co-Chair, Duc Tran shares his thoughts with us on the importance of community, networks and peer support ahead of the upcoming Diaspora Dialogues Conference.

Plans to ban conversion therapy practices were omitted from the King's Speech, which BASW and SWU describe as 'disappointing and concerning.'

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt today delivered his Autumn Statement to the House of Commons, outlining government plans on spending and taxation.

BASW statement in response to the Home Secretary's recent remarks about homelessness.

Janet Walker, Chair of BASW's International Committee, shares her thoughts and reflections on Black History Month 2023, which this year celebrates the theme 'Saluting our Sisters.'

Last week, the House of Lords continued their scrutiny of the UK Government’s controversial Illegal Migration Bill.