New fathers are expected to be offered six months' unpaid paternity leave in the forthcoming Work and Families Bill. A spokeswoman for the Department for Trade and Industry said the Bill was expected within the next two weeks. Fathers currently receive two weeks' paid paternity leave at a minimum payment of 106 per week.
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