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End of an era: Working Families to close after 47 years supporting working parents and carers
It is with great sadness that Working Families has made the decision to close the charity, following a sustained period of financial challenge and a comprehensive review of its future viability.
Parental leave in the UK is a “manager lottery” costing employers millions
A major new UK workforce study reveals that parental leave isn’t failing because of workplace policy, it’s failing because of delivery.
Most Times Top 100 employers still fail to make family support visible, as new Parental Fog Index raises the bar on workplace transparency
Most of the UK’s leading graduate employers are still failing to clearly communicate how they support working parents and carers, according to the 2026 Parental Fog Index (PFI) published today by Working Families and The Executive Coaching Consultancy (ECC).
Finalists Announced for the Working Families Best Practice Awards 2026
The UK’s national charity for working parents and carers, Working Families, has revealed the shortlist for its 2026 Best Practice Awards.
New study to explore whether hybrid working is widening gender pay gap
A new study is exploring whether hybrid working is widening the gender pay gap for parents.
Britain’s small businesses left without adequate support to help working parents
Many small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) – which make up 99% of UK businesses – can become overwhelmed by managing parental leave, according to new research.
Parents facing fresh early years costs rises and place shortages as providers struggle to deliver government-funded offers, new survey finds
Parents across England are likely to experience higher early years costs and a growing shortage of places in the months ahead.
Working Families Announces Partnership with the Executive Coaching Consultancy to Launch the Next Phase of the Parental Fog Index in 2026
Working Families is pleased to announce that it will be taking forward The Parental Fog Index Report (PFI) in partnership with the Executive Coaching Consultancy, with the next full report launching in May 2026.
An open letter from Working Families
An open letter in response to recent comments made by Nigel Farage on working from home and flexible working.
Make Work Pay: consultation on improving access to flexible working
Following the passing of the Employment Rights Act 2025, the Government has launched a consultation on proposed changes to the right to request flexible working.
Stronger parental leave rights delivered for millions of working families
Millions of workers who were previously denied time off for the birth of their child, or pay during illness, will become eligible for new day one rights to sick pay and parental leave from April.
Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent
The Employment Rights Act receiving Royal Assent is an important moment for millions of working parents and carers.