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Push for Longer Paternity Leave Amid Family Breakup Crisis

2/13/2026

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Over one-third of separated parents attribute their breakup to inadequate paternity leave.
Campaign groups The Dad Shift and Movember say the UK's two-week paternity leave is among the lowest in developed nations, fueling gender inequality.
A survey shows 69% of single parents struggle to share responsibilities because of this limited leave.
Labour MPs are advocating reforms, proposing an increase to six weeks of leave.

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Story summary

Over one-third of separated parents attribute their breakup to inadequate paternity leave.
Campaign groups The Dad Shift and Movember say the UK's two-week paternity leave is among the lowest in developed nations, fueling gender inequality.
A survey shows 69% of single parents struggle to share responsibilities because of this limited leave.
Labour MPs are advocating reforms, proposing an increase to six weeks of leave.