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Your Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) and Leave - what you get, how to claim, maternity rights and extra help

• Overview

  When you take time off to have a baby you might be eligible for: Statutory…

• Leave

  Statutory Maternity Leave is 52 weeks. It’s made up of: Ordinary Maternity…

• Pay

  Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) is paid for up to 39 weeks. You get: 90% of…

• Eligibility

  Statutory Maternity Leave You qualify for Statutory Maternity Leave if:…

• How to claim

  Statutory Maternity Leave At least 15 weeks before your due date, tell…

• Extra help

  Maternity benefits Use a benefits calculator to see what help you can get…

What to do if you're visiting the UK for a holiday or to see family or friends: check if you’re eligible, if you need a visa, and what to do before you visit.

Documents related to the programme that aims to change young people’s perception of manufacturing.

• Updated: 1 September 2014

VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.

Information on how to surrender ninja swords, knives and other offensive weapons.

• Updated: 8 April 2026

Find out what reliefs and exemptions are available for Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED).

• Updated: 2 May 2025

FCDO travel advice for New Zealand. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

• Updated: 19 March 2026

Product Recall for Orchard Toys See and Sound Giant Flashcards presenting a health risk.

• Updated: 25 July 2025

High knife crime hotspots to see surge in police patrols, knife arches and Live Facial Recognition to catch perpetrators.

• Updated: 9 April 2026

New design makes the British Transport Police’s 61016 number clearer plus additional funding for CCTV at railway stations.

• Updated: 16 September 2025