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It means parental leave is now equal between mums and dads in Spain.

The UK's statutory parental leave system is "one of the worst in the developed world" and has "fundamental flaws", a group of cross-party MPs has said.

With my third and youngest child about to leave the nest, I have a few ideas about how to increase the birth rate — preserving the planet and offering parental leave, for starters.

Taking time off for parental leave is not only difficult to attain but a hindrance to a sushi chef’s career.

These include sick pay, protection from unfair dismissal and parental leave, as well as the right to request flexible working.