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Paternity Leave - Are Fathers Being Failed?

The rules around statutory paternity leave in England, Scotland and Wales are changing but campaigners say many new dads still won't be able to afford to take time off work.

The rules around statutory paternity leave in England, Scotland and Wales are changing for the fathers of babies due to be born from 6th April 2024, but despite this, campaigners say many new dads still won't be able to afford to take time off work.

For 5 Questions On, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ reporter Kristian Johnson explains what statutory paternity leave is, how much it pays, and how it compares to the packages offered in other countries and by some employers in the UK.

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6 minutes