Claim: The UK has 52 weeks of maternity pay.
Fact-check: MP wrong to claim UK offers 52 weeks maternity pay - Full Fact
Verdict: statutory maternity pay is for 39 weeks. it's statutory maternity leave that can be for up to 52 weeks. some employers may choose to offer additional pay.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Grace Rahman
Date published: 2023-01-19T00:00:00