More articles for Maternity pay
Press release
Pregnant women feel unsafe at work despite legal protection
Employers must work harder to ensure maternity rights are delivered in full
13 February 2026
Policy issue
Make Work Pay: Enhanced dismissal protections for pregnant women and new mothers
UNISON response to the UK government consultation highlights ongoing pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace
22 January 2026
Press release
Government must double maternity pay so mothers can afford to eat and heat homes
Women cannot afford to live on current weekly rate of £172.48
16 February 2024