A recent survey of its members by national umbrella body, Homeless Link, reveals frontline charities predict a rise in homelessness due to public sector cuts. 

More than 5,000 women are selling sex from brothels, massage parlours and other premises in London.

Councils are increasingly tightening their means-testing criteria and reviewing charging policies for social care as new ways of rationing resources are sought ahead of October’s spending review.

After being told to reconsider its ruling that Catholic charity could not discriminate against gay prospective parents, regulator reaffirms original decision

BASW has been asked to submit a report to a Home Affairs Select Committee consultation process that is examining government plans for capping immigration to the UK, potentially affecting the recruitment of overseas social workers.