Key figures for 2026/27
| Statutory Maternity Pay, weeks 7 to 39 | £194.32 a week |
|---|---|
| Earnings needed for SMP | £129 a week |
| Funded hours for working parents in England | 30 a week from 9 months |
| Funded hours in Scotland, ages 3 and 4 | 1,140 a year |
| Tax-Free Childcare top-up | up to £2,000 a year |
Sources: GOV.UK rates and thresholds for employers 2026 to 2027, GOV.UK 30 hours free childcare and GOV.UK Tax-Free Childcare.
Where to get help
For questions about your rights at work while pregnant, Acas and Maternity Action both have free advice lines. For childcare funding, your council’s Family Information Service can tell you which local providers offer funded hours.