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Closed Consultation Published 1 Dec 2025 Department for Business and Trade ↗ View on GOV.UK

Make Work Pay: leave for bereavement including pregnancy loss

We are seeking views on the details of a new entitlement to bereavement leave, including for pregnancy loss before 24 weeks.

Opened 23 Oct 2025
Closed 15 Jan 2026
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The Employment Rights Bill introduced a new day-one right to unpaid bereavement leave for employees who experience the loss of a loved one, including pregnancy loss before 24 weeks.

We are seeking views to ensure the new entitlement is shaped with the needs of employees and employers at the forefront.

This consultation seeks views on:

  • eligibility criteria
  • types of pregnancy loss in scope
  • when and how bereavement leave can be taken
  • notice and evidence requirements

We welcome views from all stakeholders, particularly those with insight into this sensitive and personal topic. This may include charities, individuals with lived experience, and employers.

See the public consultations privacy notice.