Pidj the law is as spottyteacakes said, and then I think employers can add conditions like length of service to get pay.
We are about to be in the same position as DH accepted a new job last night, after 12 years in a job which would have given 2 weeks on full pay. I was rather jealous of him being able to openly say we were expecting in January and negotiate paternity leave. They have said they will give him the statutary amount (so unpaid). I was shocked though, as I thought 2 weeks was automatic, even if shorter service meant it was unpaid.
I think I'll accept any help my MIL offers, because I don't know how much time off DH will take.
I used terry squares with DD when she was small, which worked well as it doesn't matter what size/ shape your baby is. Then I moved onto totbots, some Velcro and some using nippers (which little hands can't undo!) All of those I've used with motherease wraps.
It is easy using reusables, and even the nursery will use them. I haven't decided whether I want to buy something else this time, having got used to the shaped ones.
I think that covers most things- this is a fast thread.