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Why Maternity Leave Policy Varies Wildly Globally
UK statutory maternity leave is 52 weeks (39 weeks paid at low rate). US has no statutory paid maternity leave.
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Why Single-Parent Poverty Is Rising Despite Employment
Single-parent poverty in the UK has risen significantly over the past 5 years — despite high employment rates among single parents.
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Childcare Costs Hit Record Highs Across the OECD
Childcare costs have outpaced general inflation in most OECD countries for the third consecutive year. In several countries, the average