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Reflections from the BASW Diaspora Social Work Conference 2025

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

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

As a nation we need to uphold our international responsibilities

BASW recently attended the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Global Delegates Meeting and Conference in Panama, where BASW CEO Dr Ruth Allen was also announced as the new IFSW Europe President.

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

BASW CEO, Dr Ruth Allen and BASW Council member, Omar Mohamed recently attended the World Forum for Democracy.

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

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

BASW UK will be hosting an event in the UK Parliament next month to share our anti-poverty campaign with politicians and the wider anti-poverty campaigning sector.