‘Measly’ paternity rights mean nearly a third of UK fathers take no leave – report

More than 62% of fathers would take more time off after births if statutory pay rate was increased, poll finds

Almost a third of fathers took no paternity leave after the birth of their child, as a result of the UK’s “measly” paternity leave rights, according to research.

Two decades after paternity leave rights were established, research suggests that the UK has fallen behind and now has the least generous entitlements in Europe.