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Policy

Family leave and pay policy

UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI) family leave and pay policy for our staff.

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Documents

Family leave and pay policy (PDF)

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Details

This policy outlines UKRI’s approach to family leave and details employees’ entitlements to family leave, pay and benefits.

It also sets out procedural compliance requirements.

Updates

  • 16 March 2026
    Policy document updated.
  • 27 November 2025
    Policy updated to incorporate additional paid week of maternity support leave following the 2025 to 2026 pay remit.
  • 30 May 2024
    Document updated to fix broken link

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