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# What maternity and paternity pay applies in the UK?

Statutory Maternity Pay is 90% of average weekly earnings for 6 weeks, then £194.32 a week or 90% if lower for 33 weeks. Statutory Paternity Pay is £194.32 a week or 90% if lower, and paternity leave has been a day-one right since 6 April 2026. The employer pays through payroll.