Family leave Labour extends bereavement leave for families faced with pregnancy loss UK government to provide “at least one week’s leave” to more grieving parents after pressure from influential parliamentary committee iStock.com/SeventyFour Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Monday 07 July 2025 Parents who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks will be entitled to protected bereavement leave, under the latest changes to the UK government’s Employment Rights Bill announced on Mond Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Wellbeing Germany’s draft law recognises “psychological impact” of miscarriage Wellbeing New Zealand approves paid leave for couples who miscarry D&I Does a new law in France granting miscarriage leave go far enough? Pregnancy South Korea looks to reform miscarriage leave