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Social work needs to be properly funded to retain the workforce and protect vulnerable children and adults.

Unable to ignore the calls for action, the Chancellor came to the House of Commons today with an announcement on measures the Government were going to take in light of the growing pressure on households

Last week countries met at the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) two-yearly General Meeting, with BASW representing the UK. Our chair Gerry Nosowska shares some highlights.

People are now forced to make impossible choices between paying bills or feeding their families. We are calling on the UK Government to take action.

Kerri Prince, Public and Political Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster.

Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public and Political Affairs Lead, provides an overview of last week's Local Elections.

Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster

This year’s theme - social work for the future - will engage us in remembering why social work matters and what we bring to shaping the way our society develops.

Organisations concerned with the rights and welfare of looked after children believe this CSPRP report on 48 separate incidents could contain critical evidence about systemic failings.

New faces joining the group include Lord Alf Dubs, Lord Hall, and Baroness Uddin.