Bereavement leave to be extended to miscarriages before 24 weeks
Published: 7/6/2025
The UK government is set to extend bereavement leave to parents who experience miscarriages before 24 weeks of pregnancy. This change aims to provide individuals with time off work to grieve the loss of the unborn child. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner highlights the importance of supporting individuals through pregnancy loss and ensuring they have the needed time to heal and recover before returning to work.
