The government has launched a review into the parental leave and pay system – the first of its kind in Britain – to help working families and give children a better start in life. Working Families CEO Jane van Zyl described it as “a vital opportunity to build a parental leave system that supports the needs of families today”. The review co-led by DBT and DWP is part of the government’s Plan to Make Work Pay. “Through our Plan to Make Work Pay, we’re already improving the parental leave system with new day 1 rights. This ambitious review will leave no stone unturned as we deliver for working families.”

Source: The Times July 02, 2025 10:01 UTC