Petition · HM Treasury
Increase statutory maternity pay.
Closed
361 signatures
What the petition asks
I want statutory maternity pay to be raised because of the cost of living. Having a baby doesn't mean bills don't need to be paid. Bills stay the same but often people's income goes down after having a baby.
Some mothers are returning to work too early as they're forced to because they can't afford to pay their bills. Mothers forced to return to work could miss important months with their babies which we believe could be detrimental to their development. Some mothers are also going without meals to be able to afford necessities for the baby.
Timeline
| 27 Nov 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 May 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
361
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
27 Nov 2024
Closed
27 May 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 5 Aug 2026.