There are so many more ways to work flexibly now.

Shared parental leave does not promote shared parenting.

The gender pay gap remains stubbornly high in the UK, but the new rules are shaming companies into action.

A new £5m scheme to help women back to work after having children is welcome, but it’s a drop in the ocean.

Plans to double free childcare will only be available for ‘working parents’.

According to NatCen research, British fathers are among the worst in Europe at making time for their families. Spending huge amounts of time at work is seen as a sign of discipline and commitment, while…

New provisions allowing parents to share parental leave come into force in October and December this year. These will be available to parents in England, Scotland and Wales who will give birth to or adopt…

Some countries make it easier than others for women to have a family and keep on working.

Childcare is likely to be a key battleground for the UK’s 2015 general election. The Labour party has committed to a universal quality childcare service. It sees it as a strategic political, social and…

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