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PlainMaternity makes HMRC + GOV.UK statutory maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave rates legible, for example, the 2026-27 flat rate of £194.32 per week and the £129 Lower Earnings Limit confirmed by HMRC in April 2026. Please read how to use this information responsibly before acting on it, and see our methodology page for full sourcing.
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