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The Latest Breaking News from maternity leave

Thousands of mothers set to receive maternity allowance boost

The automatic increase in maternity allowance is expected to benefit around 40,000 mothers through their maternity leave this year.

The Independent UK

What benefits can I claim while on maternity leave?

Do you know what benefits you can claim on maternity leave that can help cover your time off work?

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ITV Coronation Street's Shona actress Julia Goulding makes co-stars 'jealous' with fresh new look as fans 'drool'

The actress, who plays Shona Platt in the ITV soap, hasn't been seen on-screen as much of late following her maternity leave

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ITV axes big budget medical drama after just one series as ratings plummet

Maternal - which followed the lives of three medics as they returned to work after maternity leave - won't be returning for a second series on ITV, with the medical drama not recommissioned

Daily Mirror

Lisburn & Castlereagh councillor mums call for maternity review for staff and reps

"I would ask that any review of maternity for employees also looks at elected representatives as well."

Belfast Live

Can you earn money while on maternity leave? Rules for new mums explained

Make sure you understand the rules around earning money while on maternity leave so you don't jeopardise your maternity pay

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Who is Kate Forbes? All we know about SNP candidate as party to announce new leader

The politician, who has been on maternity leave from her finance secretary role, has been standing in the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon, alongside Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf

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Pregnant Gemma Atkinson transported back to her maternity leave as she enjoys sweet day out with Gorka Marquez and their daughter

The Hits Radio host, Strictly Come Dancing star were joined by three-year-old Mia as they took her to the theatre

Manchester Evening News

Belfast council workers to get premature birth leave

UK statutory maternity leave of 52 weeks does not mitigate for premature birth

Belfast Live

Return to work vs childcare costs: is it financially worth returning to work after a baby?

With childcare costs hitting the headlines, we explore whether it’s financially worth returning to work after maternity leave

GoodToKnow

Stacey Solomon admits 'daunting' time ahead as she seeks fans' advice and confirms end of maternity leave

It comes after the Loose Women star was showered with support after she shared how she was 'proud' of herself

Manchester Evening News

White House rebukes Mike Pence over homophobic jokes about Pete Buttigieg

Former vice-president took aim at transportation secretary for taking maternity leave and joked about postpartum depression

The Guardian - US

Mum fed up as neighbours keep leaving her to accept parcels - even though they're home

A mum who is on maternity leave is getting fed up of taking in her neighbours' parcels for them, knowing very well that they are at home, and they never return the favour

Daily Mirror

Kate Forbes: I know challenge of returning to work after maternity leave

Speaking during a visit to meet female entrepreneurs in Kilmarnock, the SNP leadership hopeful spoke of juggling her campaign with motherhood.

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Daily Record

Woman sacked from Scots restaurant after announcing pregnancy wins £15,000 in pay-out

Anna McKnight was 'ostracised' after telling Jonny Carruthers she was expecting and was deliberately given fewer shifts.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Two-time major winner Brittany Lincicome getting back in the swing of things at Epson Tour opener after maternity leave

Brittany Lincicome was hoping to slide under the radar at the Florida’s Natural Charity Classic.

Tribune News Service

Pregnant attorneys in Young Slime Life trial ask judge to wait before ruling on severances

ATLANTA — Given the slow pace of jury selection, two pregnant attorneys representing defendants in the “Young Slime Life” gang case think they can have their babies, take maternity leave and still be back in court for opening statements.

Axios

Majority of countries guarantee paid paternity leave — but not the U.S.

The U.S. is also one of seven countries that doesn't guarantee paid maternity leave.

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Wales Online

Mum who had two children while at uni didn't take any time off despite 'awful' pregnancies

Bethany now runs a thriving business

The Independent UK

Kate Forbes: Praised for handling of budget but other views could divide party

The Finance Secretary, currently on maternity leave, is considered a leading contender to replace Nicola Sturgeon.

The Independent UK

SNP: Kate Forbes enters leadership race as Angus Robertson bows out

32-year-old says she does not support self-ID and would have voted against same-sex marriage

Daily Record

Kate Forbes 'head and shoulders above' other SNP candidates in leadership race

Forbes has been on maternity leave but has been tipped to make a sensational return to Holyrood as the successor to Nicola Sturgeon.

The Independent UK

Backlash over suggestions Kate Forbes won’t want Scottish first minister job because she’s had baby

‘We have to stop assuming that women lose their ambition when they have a baby,’ founder of Pregnant then Screwed says

The Independent UK

‘Ground breaking’ RFU maternity policy ‘should normalise motherhood in sport’

The governing body are bringing in paid maternity leave which will see players paid in full for 26 weeks

Daily Mirror

Woman brands other mums 'lazy' for not going back to work 'days after birth'

Mum Jaelyn Cox argues that other women should aim to go back to work as soon as possible, branding them as 'lazy' if they don't - she returned just 'days' after birth

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