Fathers to get paid ten month paternity leave increased from two weeks under Coalition

Coalition plans to allow parents to share childcare will allow new fathers to take up to 10 months of paid paternity leave.
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will announce the reforms tomorrow in a move which will enable couples to choose how they divide parental leave between them.
The plans will allow parents greater flexibility over childcare arrangements but are expected to face criticism from businesses over the prospect of men taking long periods of time off work.

Current regulations allow men just two weeks of paid paternity leave.
David Frost, director-general of the British Chambers of Commerce said: 'The plans show a complete lack of understanding of how small businesses work.
'If men and women have flexible parental leave, how can you plan for the absence and how do you plan for cover?'