Why UK Paternity Leave Reforms Still Fall Short
A father's experience of eight months' paid leave highlights the transformative benefits for families, as Labour's proposed reforms offer momentum but inadequate support for low-income parents.
A father's experience of eight months' paid leave highlights the transformative benefits for families, as Labour's proposed reforms offer momentum but inadequate support for low-income parents.
The government's new 'day one' paternity leave rights are a welcome change, but campaigners warn unpaid leave is a critical flaw. We examine the gaps and what real reform looks like.
Major UK parental leave reforms grant day-one rights to fathers and support for bereaved parents. Learn how the new rules impact 32,000 dads annually and boost family flexibility.
The UK's new day one statutory sick pay rules, starting 12 January 2026, aim to protect workers but may reshape hiring. Experts warn of impacts on permanent roles and SME growth.
Charity Dingle's world unravels as she admits the shocking truth about her baby's paternity to Ross Barton. Will he reveal all to Sarah and Mack? Full spoilers inside.
Aaron Horsey's fight leads to new law granting up to 52 weeks leave for parents who lose a partner. The change, part of the Employment Rights Act, takes effect in April.
After losing their son Hugh to cancer, Ceri and Frances Menai-Davis expose the 'devastating' lack of statutory financial support for parents. They are campaigning for Hugh's Law to change this. Read their story and support the cause.
Lloyds Banking Group is set to propose a huge pay rise for CEO Charlie Nunn, following rivals Barclays and HSBC. Discover how post-Brexit rule changes are reshaping UK executive pay.
In explosive Emmerdale scenes, Ross Barton is confirmed as the father of Charity Dingle's baby after a forged paternity test. Will the truth finally come out? Read the latest spoilers.
New research reveals FTSE 100 CEOs will surpass the typical UK worker's annual pay by Tuesday 6th January 2026. The pay gap highlights stark inequality in how work is valued. Read the full analysis.
A stark report reveals FTSE 100 CEOs are paid 113 times the median worker. By 11:30am on Tuesday 6th January 2026, they will have earned a typical annual salary. Calls grow for corporate governance reform.
From a 'Dad strike' over paternity leave to a new Men's Health Strategy, 2025 saw a pivotal shift in the national conversation about the challenges facing boys and men in the UK.
Settlements for female council staff in roles like cleaners and carers have exceeded £1.1bn, with thousands more claims expected. The GMB union warns councils to negotiate or face huge bills.
The Labour government has shut down a public register naming firms hit by shareholder revolts over executive pay. Critics warn this will bury controversies and harm corporate transparency in the UK.
A decade after its launch, shared parental leave has failed to deliver promised culture change. Experts reveal a 'lost decade' as fewer than 1 in 60 public sector workers share leave. Discover why the policy is a 'monumental dud'.
Ten years on, less than 5% of eligible parents use Shared Parental Leave. Experts call it a 'lost decade' for progress. Discover why the policy failed and what change is needed.
Boutique bank Robey Warshaw halves its star partners' pay pool to £25m ahead of its acquisition by US giant Evercore. Discover the strategic move reshaping London's M&A advisory landscape.
Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are set for a colossal payday in their Miami showdown. Discover the reported £206m purse split and how it compares to their previous biggest fights.
Over 90% of BMA Scotland's resident doctors have backed strike action in January, demanding a credible pay offer. Health Secretary Neil Gray expresses disappointment and calls for talks.
A top partner at elite City law firm Macfarlanes earned a record £5m last year, as profits soar and pay for senior lawyers reaches new heights. Discover the figures behind the UK's legal pay boom.
South Korea recycles 96.8% of its food waste using RFID bins that charge by weight. Discover how this tech-driven system changed behaviour and cut Seoul's waste by 23.9%.
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay, coinciding with a record flu season. NHS leaders warn of severe strain on hospitals, as the government and BMA trade accusations.
Thousands of junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike, the 14th since 2023, over pay erosion and a severe training post shortage, as the NHS faces a winter flu epidemic.
As the UK marks 50 years since sex discrimination was outlawed, we remember the journalists and activists whose relentless campaign forced a historic change in the law.
Anglo American retreats on executive pay vote as FTSE giants gear up for 2026. Plus, breakdown duopoly exits and a delayed UK steel strategy. Read the full City analysis.
ANZ shareholders have delivered a second consecutive strike against the bank's executive remuneration report, following a year of record fines and thousands of job cuts. Explore the fallout from the heated AGM.
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay and training posts, as letters reveal a growing rift with consultants and concerns over the NHS's future. Read the full analysis.
Junior doctors reveal the brutal reality of working in a 'war zone' NHS, striking over pay and conditions. Health Secretary Wes Streeting's criticism labelled 'harmful' as the service reaches breaking point.
Junior doctors in England have begun a five-day walkout after pay talks with the government collapsed. The strike comes as the NHS faces severe winter pressures. Read the latest.
The conciliation service Acas has offered to help resolve the junior doctors' dispute in England as they stage their 14th strike over pay and conditions. Read the latest.