The proposed rates for statutory sick pay and statutory maternity, paternity and adoption pay for 2012 have been announced. The rates expected to come into force on 9 April 2012 are:
•Statutory Maternity, Paternity, Additional Paternity, Adoption Pay and Maternity Allowance will increase from £128.73 to £135.45; and
•Statutory Sick Pay will increase from £81.60 to £85.85.