Ten fathers took extended leave to care for their babies – how their family life changed

By Emma Banister, Professor of Consumption & Society, University of Manchester
Ben Kerrane, Professor of Marketing, School of Busines, Manchester Metropolitan University
Joanna Wilson, Lecturer in Sociology, Manchester Metropolitan University

The UK government launched a major review of parental leave in July 2025, with recommendations expected in early 2027.

One question sits at the heart of the review: what difference does parental leave make to family life?

Our new research suggests the effects can last for years. Fathers who spend time as their child’s…

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