Dads have to go back to work too soon after babies born, families say

Newseze Wire·Sat, Sep 5, 6:17 AMWire: BBC Manchester

Melissa Johns, 36, from Greater Manchester, says two weeks paternity leave is 'not enough' in 2026.

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