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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.

Ahead of the Autumn Statement, campaigners are ramping up calls for the Chancellor to deliver greater support for low-income families.

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.'

Read SASW's blog for International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2023

SASW are calling on the Scottish Government to offer social workers and social care workers a fair mileage rate, on a par with NHS colleagues, for travel while working.