Ministers to extend maternity rights
Press Review 28 February 2005
Tony Blair will today announce plans to extend maternity rights.
Cash boost to extend childcare
News Article 2 December 2004
Gordon Brown has promised more cash to extend the provision of childcare and maternity leave.
Balance offered on parental leave
Press Review 1 December 2004
Ministers will try to balance new rights for parental leave to be announced tomorrow with an obligation for staff to give more notice of when they intend to return to work.
Ministers launch drive against 'career sexism'
Press Review 27 October 2004
The trade secretary has launched a new drive to encourage women to consider careers traditionally dominated by men.
Business fears Hewitt's maternity proposals
Press Review 21 September 2004
Business groups have warned that increasing paternity and maternity pay would lead to "crippling" extra costs.
Parental rights extension on hold until 2006
News Article 20 September 2004
Downing Street has said any changes to parental leave rules, suggested by industry secretary Patricia Hewitt, will not take place before 2006.
