Browsing: FinancialAwareness

Amidst a growing cost of living crisis, new mothers in the UK are tackling significant financial challenges during maternity leave, a period meant for bonding and recovery. A survey by Maternity Action reveals that many mothers face financial strain due to inadequate Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), which barely covers half the national living wage. This economic pressure is pushing over half of them back to work prematurely. With rising anxiety over financial security, the report calls for urgent policy reforms, advocating for increased SMP and broadened eligibility to support family well-being and mitigate economic stress during maternity. UNISON and Maternity Action lead the charge for change, emphasizing the importance of valuing motherhood and supporting future generations.