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British parents to gain right to bereavement leave after miscarriage

Exclusive: Women and partners who suffer pregnancy loss before 24 weeks to be entitled in England, Wales and Scotland

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2025

‘Wealth-hoarding boomers’ stereotype is age discrimination, MPs say

The ‘boomer’ stereotype is contributing to ageist attitudes, a Commons group has found

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Ageism widespread and culturally embedded in UK, MPs warn

There are 11 million people in England and Wales aged 65 or older, including more than half a million who are aged over 90.

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Business Secretary ‘will not yet commit to backing miscarriage leave amendment’

Some MPs are seeking to make the two-week leave period available to those bereaved as a result of pre-24 week pregnancy loss.

Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025

‘I had three miscarriages in one year - bereavement leave would have helped us process our grief’

MPs call on government to introduce entitlement to paid bereavement leave for miscarriage in new legislation

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025

UK women who suffer miscarriage should get two weeks’ paid leave, MPs say

Government urged to introduce universal right of bereavement leave as ‘time to grieve’ early pregnancy loss

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025

Paid bereavement leave should cover miscarriage, say MPs

While some employers do offer such leave, ‘very substantial gaps in provision’ remain, the Women and Equalities Committee said.

Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025

Attacks on Jess Phillips show how online abuse of women is intended to keep them out of the public square

British MP Jess Phillips describing the online attacks she has received from Elon Musk in recent days as “very, very, very tiring” will have struck a chord with many women. Powerful men trying to silence women happens so often that it rarely makes news.

The Conversation · Jan 10, 2025

Tory focus on immigration helped stoke riots, equalities committee chair says

Exclusive: Sarah Owen warns Reform MPs are making task of strengthening UK communities more urgent

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2025

Hate crime against east Asian people in the UK rocketed during Covid – and it hasn’t gone away

The alarming rate of racism against people from east and south-east Asian communities is rarely discussed, says Labour MP Sarah Owen

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2024