Cuts & concessions: UK Government’s Welfare Bill passes After more changes, the government gets its controversial welfare reforms through the Commons News 10 Jul 2025
UK Government survives Welfare Bill scare The government’s welfare reforms squeak through the first stage, but at a huge cost News 1 Jul 2025
Peers pick up the mantle on BASW’s age assessment amendments BASW’s campaign for a more ethical age assessment process is backed in the House of Lords News 5 Jun 2025
Social work is a progressive global force for human rights & social justice BASW International Chair, Janet Walker considers social work's important role in an increasingly unstable world. Blog 3 Apr 2025
BASW insists government’s immigration bill must abolish the NAAB The Border Security, Asylum & Immigration Bill is being scrutinised by MPs. News 5 Mar 2025
BASW seeks assurances from government on foreign aid spending target Last week, the UK Government announced reductions in the foreign aid budget News 3 Mar 2025
Invasion of Ukraine three years on: a personal reflection on social work Gerry Nosowska shares her reflections on the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. Blog 25 Feb 2025
BASW at Labour Party Conference 2024 BASW reports back from an eventful Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. News 15 Oct 2024
BASW welcomes inspection into Home Office age assessments The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has commenced an inspection of the Home Office’s use of age assessment. News 12 Sep 2024