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Could your maternity rights change next week?
By Kimberley Smith on 14/03/2011 12:59:17
Maternity leave could be under threat if planned budget makes small businesses exempt from current rules
Small businesses may soon be allowed to opt out of maternity leave regulations, according to proposals expected in the coalition budget next week. The proposals come amidst a raft of deregulation by the coalition government, aimed at helping small
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Extended maternity leave could suffer to save the economy
By Daniella Delaney on 17/10/2011 08:14:04
Prime Minister David Cameron's plans to help out families face the axe as government advisers warn they could harm small businesses
to request flexible working hours.The scheme means parents could divide up all the existing 12 months of maternity leave, possibly even breaking it up into stretches as short as a few weeks.Business leaders have described the plans as a nightmare
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Mums to get two hours breastfeeding breaks a day
By Kimberley Smith on 11/10/2011 11:20:43
EU proposes new maternity rules for businesses
baby. They could even make it compulsory for mums to take six weeks off after giving birth.Small businesses have responded to the ideas with fears that the new maternity laws would be unaffordable.“Businesses do want to accommodate mothers
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UK to say no to 20 weeks full maternity pay?
By Kimberley Smith on 18/10/2010 17:07:51
Britain expected to vote against EU legislation to increase maternity leave and pay as experts claim it will threaten UK business
six weeks at 90% pay.These proposals to increase the amount of maternity leave women can take and the amount of maternity pay they receive were criticised by the business community last month. There are concerns that the move will hit small businesses
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Fears that increased maternity pay will harm UK business
By Kimberley Smith on 17/09/2010 13:10:52
Planned increase in EU maternity leave to 20 weeks criticised by business community
steadily in recent years, but some in the business community fear the UK economy, and small businesses in particular, could not afford higher levels of maternity pay. Currently, mums-to-be are paid 90% of their salary for just the first 6 weeks
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10 months paternity leave for dads?
By Kimberley Smith on 17/01/2011 14:32:41
Coalition set to announce plans extending paternity leave to help mums and dads divide childcare responsibilities more equally and give dads a better chance to bond
are concerned about how the plans could harm small businesses.“This shows a complete lack of understanding of how small businesses operate and the pressures that are placed on employers with the existing maternity rules,” said Andrew Cave, from the Federation
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Getting snuggly with Wallaboo
By Louise Rogers on 10/12/2007 13:00:00
Beautiful footmuffs, hooded baby blankets and other snuggly treats like matching changing bags, all in gorgeous faux suede
’re all machine washable, which makes life that bit easier for busy parents.Wallaboo's fab gems for winterThe Footmuff, £65, is sure to catch on here, given the British weather. It comes in black, chocolate, pink, lime, soft blue and red and is designed
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Theatre for toddlers: Room on a Broom
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/07/2009 01:42:50
Julia Donaldson's magical picture book comes to life in this charming show for children aged 3 and up
Keeping the little ones entertained is not always easy - beyond taking them to the playground AGAIN! But there are a handful of wonderful theatre groups who create fabulous shows especially for small children, and Tall Stories are among the best
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Join Commit to Get Fit
By ThinkBaby on 31/05/2006 09:40:00
In July, you can enjoy discounted memberships at many UK gyms as part of a campaign to get people exercising.
the 2006 campaign to get people into gyms and taking regular exercise.OK, you might think it's good business for gyms to run such a campaign, but the discounted trial memberships they’ll be offering give you an affordable chance to try out a few sessions
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Go organic with Belle And Dean
By Louise Rogers on 14/12/2007 01:00:00
Stylish babywear made with organic fabrics and delightfully unique designs - perfect for a tasteful gift
.The business is the brainchild of Dean O’Sullivan and Issy Richardson (who draws the animal designs). Their commitment to ethical trading extends beyond using organic cotton – most of the clothes are made in a small family-run factory in Singapore, employing
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