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Paternity Leave for Self-Employed Dads | Sheffield News
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Self-employed dads are finally getting a spotlight in the UK’s paternity leave debate, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure to introduce a new Paternity Allowance—offering £194.32 weekly for two weeks—to support freelance fathers. Meanwhile, campaigners push for automatic pension enrollment starting at 1% of earnings, ramping up to 4% over six years with government contributions. With many self-employed workers earning under £20k, lacking savings, retirement funds, sick pay, or insurance, the call for systemic change is urgent. Research confirms most freelancers feel the current system is unfair and inadequate—prompting a heated national conversation about securing financial stability for this vital, growing workforce.
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