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record shattering April for new business in Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne experiences its best ever April for company formations according to the Register of Companies from Companies House.

record first quarter for Leamington Spa start ups

Leamington Spa has set a new record for first quarter business start ups with 164 new companies formed in Leamington in the first quarter of 2012.

Bath record company numbers "quite amazing" says MP Don Foster

In response to Duport's announcement of record numbers of new company formations in Bath, local MP, Don Foster praises the city's burgeoning reputation for business and creativity".

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In April parental leave is to be changed to permit fathers to use any remaining unpaid leave if their partners decide to go back to work early.

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg also announced that a system of shared parental leave will be introduced in 2015, which is expected to allow parents to share parental leave in any way they see fit.

The current system of maternity leave and paternity leave pushes many mothers into being the stay-at-home parent, regardless of what the family prefers, because maternity leave is available for a much longer period.

Many people also consider that the current system makes employers – particularly in small businesses – reluctant to take on women who are seemingly likely to become mothers, because of the impact maternity leave can have on a company.