The UK has the worst paternity leave offer in Europe, with only two statutory weeks of leave, paid at 184.03 a week, leading to significant financial struggles for many families.
Activists from the Dad Shift campaign tied model babies to statues across London to urge the government to improve the country's parental leave options, emphasizing the importance of father-baby bonding.
Countries with six or more weeks' paternity leave have a gender pay gap that's 4% smaller and a workforce participation gap that is 3.7% smaller, showcasing the broader economic benefits.
New polling revealed that 90% of fathers want to be more involved in their children's lives, highlighting a strong demand for enhanced parental leave that supports equality among parents.
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