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UK political party leaders have been warned that vulnerable adults and children living in cold, damp, mouldy homes is a national scandal in an open letter from campaigners.

BASW England is deeply shocked by the latest Government statistics revealing a 27% increase in the number of people sleeping rough in England compared to the previous year.

The Welsh Government has published a new strategy to tackle child poverty in Wales.

BASW and SWU have joined with 130 organisations to call on the next UK Government to make good childhoods a national priority.

Stage one of National Care Service (NCS) Bill delayed until March 24

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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.