UK Bereavement Leave and Pregnancy Loss Rights: The Employer Compliance Guide Before April 2027
On 22 September 2026 the UK government announced a new day-one right to bereavement leave — covering the death of a spouse or partner, parent, adult child or sibling, and pregnancy loss before 24 weeks — coming into force in April 2027 as unpaid leave of up to two weeks. A practical compliance guide
