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UK government’s paternity leave response sparks uncertainty, say experts

A man feeds his baby during a protest calling for longer paternity leave for fathers, on June 11, 2025 in London, England.
A man feeds his baby during a protest calling for longer paternity leave for fathers. Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Jean Hurley

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Recommendations for businesses looking to get ahead of potential reforms and improve their parental leave offerings.

In response to the Women and Equalities Committee’s report criticizing the UK’s parental leave system, the government has published its official position, leaving many to question the future of family-friendly policies.

The report highlighted that the UK has one of the least generous paternity leave systems in the developed world,

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