Submitted on Friday 13th March 2026
Rejected on Tuesday 14th April 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Extend statutory maternity pay, maternity allowance to 18 months
Extend statutory maternity pay and maternity allowance from 39 weeks to at least 18 months, to help new families with the cost of living and job security whilst maternity/paternity period.
Maternity pay currently lasts only 39 weeks while leave can last 52 weeks, leaving many families without income before returning to work. UK childcare costs are among the highest in Europe, with full-time nursery care often costing over £13,000 per year. Extending maternity pay to 18 months would help families manage childcare costs, reduce financial pressure on new mothers and support parents in the early years of a child’s life.
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