PM promises help for carers
News Article 23 April 2004
Labour is planning to introduce new rights offering flexible hours to millions of workers who care for elderly and infirm relatives or friends.
Sperm donor register to be announced
Press Review 21 April 2004
A voluntary register enabling children born from donated sperm to contact their natural parents is expected to be announced today.
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Executive proposes family law overhaul
News Article 5 April 2004
The Scottish Executive has published its plans for reforming divorce and parental laws.
Family planning link to rise in teenage sex
News Article 5 April 2004
Family planning services for teenagers do not slow pregnancy rates and may be contributing to a dramatic rise in rates of sexually transmitted infections, research has shown.
Hewitt hails flexible working reforms
News Article 5 April 2004
Trade and industry secretary Patricia Hewitt has hailed the success of the government's new flexible working rules.
Fathers want six months paternity leave
Press Review 5 April 2004
Britain's fathers' lobby will today call for men to be given up to six months' paternity leave.
Hodge welcomes nursery places
