
The Government should introduce statutory paternity allowance for self-employed fathers, similar to maternity allowance, and increase statutory paternity leave to at least 4 weeks. This could support families, promote early bonding, and improve parental equality.
Pat McFadden
Work & Pensions Secretary
Raise parental leave limit for parents working at least 16 hours a week
Create a legal entitlement to two weeks’ paid bereavement leave for employees
Raise statutory maternity pay for parents with mortgage to help with costs
Introduce statutory paid leave for 1 parent if child too ill for school/nursery
Give families an additional tax-free allowance for each child
The Government should introduce statutory paternity allowance for self-employed fathers, similar to maternity allowance, and increase statutory paternity leave to at least 4 weeks. This could support families, promote early bonding, and improve parental equality.
Raise parental leave limit for parents working at least 16 hours a week
Create a legal entitlement to two weeks’ paid bereavement leave for employees
Raise statutory maternity pay for parents with mortgage to help with costs
Introduce statutory paid leave for 1 parent if child too ill for school/nursery
Give families an additional tax-free allowance for each child