US president suggests he might visit the King in September
Latest editorial
Business Secretary refuses to commit to backing miscarriage leave amendment
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds leaves Downing Street, London, after a Cabinet meeting, January 7, 2025
RNLI confirms death following medical emergency
Warning from NASUWT general secretary
'Genuine reform is desperately needed'
Government urged to consider further measures
Walkout follows long-running dispute over sacking
BUSINESS SECRETARY Jonathan Reynolds refused today to commit to supporting a Commons amendment to extend bereavement entitlement for miscarriages before 24 weeks of pregnancy.
Mr Reynolds suggested there may be a “better mechanism” to address the issue than the Employment Rights Bill, which the women and equalities committee has said it intends to amend.
Currently, employees are eligible for statutory parental bereavement leave and pay if a stillbirth occurs after 24 weeks of pregnancy.
More from this author
