Diageo UK has revealed a new policy to offer men and women an equal 52 weeks parental leave with the first 26-weeks fully paid. Parents employed by Diageo in the UK will be eligible for the same fully-paid 26 weeks, retaining benefits and bonuses regardless of gender, sexual orientation or whether they become parents biologically, via surrogacy or adopt. The move forms part of Diageo’s…

Nearly half of 10 to 14-year-olds have seen their parents drunk, alcohol education charity Drinkaware has reported. The survey was to launch a national campaign to raise awareness of the issues around children and alcohol, and to encourage parents to talk to their children and be aware of their influence as role models. An ICM poll of 1,000 parents and their children found that 42%…