Parental leave2 hrs agoDads have to go back to work too soon after babies born, families sayMelissa Johns, 36, from Greater Manchester, says two weeks paternity leave is 'not enough' in 2026.2 hrs ago27 Aug 2026Campaigning parents call for better paternity leaveMen and women gathered in Bonn Square, Oxford, calling for improved paternity leave. 27 Aug 202627 Aug 2026Families hold parent strike over paternity leaveA parent strike over paternity leave arrangements is taking place in Brighton on Thursday.27 Aug 202617 Jul 2026I took a month of unpaid leave to look after my daughter for the summer holiday - here's whyLike many parents, Natalie and her husband had to combine organised childcare and annual leave to cope with the six-week break.17 Jul 20263 Jul 2026First mayor to take maternity leave causes backlash in JapanThe BBC spoke with 35-year-old Japanese mayor Shoko Kawata about the criticism she received after announcing her plan to take maternity leave while in office.3 Jul 20262 Jul 2026A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave - and got the whole country talkingIn the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.2 Jul 20265 May 2026'I'm pushing for better paternity rights after my wife nearly died'Nathan Barnes says the UK's statutory two-week paternity allowance is "ridiculously outdated".5 May 20263 May 2026SNP's free childcare plans branded a 'gimmick' in education debatePlans from the SNP to roll out more free childcare have been criticised by the Labour and Conservative parties.3 May 202626 Apr 2026'Parenthood can be costly and lonely - a free walking group can be vital'Daisy MacDermott from York started a walking group in her local area to connect with other parents.26 Apr 2026...
