Boris Johnson’s silence on women’s rights speaks volumes about his commitment to equality
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A Danish MP has reignited the debate about bringing babies into parliament
"A chamber that represents mothers, fathers and babies ought to be open to mothers, fathers and babies."
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- Sarah Shaffi
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“MPs are having to delay childbirth for the Brexit vote – and that’s not OK”
We shouldn't have to choose between political freedom and physical safety, says Rebecca Schiller
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- Rebecca Schiller
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This MP says she was betrayed by the government while on maternity leave
Jo Swinson was promised a Tory MP would abstain from a key vote while she cared for her baby. He didn’t – and she’s angry.
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- Moya Crockett
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People
Why Wimbledon broke this rule for Serena Williams
She’s now seeded number 25.
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- Susan Devaney
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Alex Jones explains why maternity leave can be so difficult for so many women
It's time to talk about “maternity leave paranoia”
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“It’s assumed traditional maternity leave is what you do”
One mum reveals her experience of Shared Parental Leave
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- The Government's Shared Parental Leave Campaign
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We bet you didn’t know this about maternity leave…
How Shared Parental Leave is shaking up traditional gender roles
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- The Government's Shared Parental Leave campaign
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Paloma Faith’s important message to employers about maternity leave
“Women aren’t less committed to work after a baby”
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- Kayleigh Dray
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How women are blocked from speaking out about maternity discrimination
The problem is still rife – but many women are banned from talking about it, say experts
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- Moya Crockett
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Life
This is why hardly any men are taking shared parental leave in the UK
Women are still doing the lion’s share of childcare, while men go out to work
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- Moya Crockett
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Careers
New back-to-work scheme targets gaping gender pay gap
One small step in helping mums return to work - but is it enough?
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- Anna Brech
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- Amy Swales
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Female politician grilled on having babies (just hours into the job)
Forget she made history – the people “need to know”
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Would you include ‘motherhood’ on your CV?
Mothers are encouraged to list The Pregnancy Pause as a company they worked for
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- Amy Swales
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Annie Mac nails why maternity leave can be so difficult for many women
“It’s always weird when someone else does your job”
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- Stylist Team
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People
Kate Humble’s honest response after being grilled about life choices
‘The worst thing about being famous is having to justify my life choices’
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
Don’t let your bump make you fear for your job
Stylist’s Alix Walker on the benefits of maternity leave
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- Alix Walker
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“Why are we scared to ask about maternity benefits in job interviews?”
“Women must pretend they don’t have a job when at home and that they don’t have a family when at work.”
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- Anna Whitehouse
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Keira Knightley blasts maternity laws that keep women out of work
‘It’s archaic that there aren't better options’:
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- Stylist Team
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