John Lewis & Partners has announced that it is the first UK retailer to launch six months' equal parenthood paid maternity and paternity leave and two weeks paid pregnancy loss leave. The retailer is also starting a pilot programme to help young people aged 18 to 24 leaving the care system into employment by identifying job opportunities via our current job vacancies and providing support including coaching and mentoring and interview practice

 These commitments are part of a new package of support for current and future Partners, who co-own our business.