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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maya Oppenheim

One in five aren’t taking any paternity leave amid financial concerns, research shows

One in five fathers are not taking any paternity leave, mainly because they cannot afford to reduce their income, damning new research suggests.

A study by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) also found half of families struggle with money when fathers go on paternity leave. Another half said they did not feel able to take enough time off work to support their families.

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