Paternity leave is still 2 weeks but the recent changes mean you can curtail the maternity leave (/pay) early and both parents can take what hasn't been used as shared parental leave/shared parental pay.
i.e. by taking this option the mother (or primary adopter) will have to go back earlier. I gather the take up isn't particular high (beyond a week or two) although it's been very useful in my situation.
Statutory pay is also very low (£140/week) after the first 6 weeks, although most professional jobs tend to offer better rates.
But your right - in general the attitude to leave seems a lot healthier in the UK!
i.e. by taking this option the mother (or primary adopter) will have to go back earlier. I gather the take up isn't particular high (beyond a week or two) although it's been very useful in my situation.
Statutory pay is also very low (£140/week) after the first 6 weeks, although most professional jobs tend to offer better rates.
But your right - in general the attitude to leave seems a lot healthier in the UK!