Wonkbook: How Brexit threatens one of Britain's biggest perks

Sponsored by American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network | By Danielle Paquette Britain's shocking decision to leave the European Union last week fueled global worry over a potentially far-flung economic disaster. The markets took a nosedive. The pound lost nearly 10 percent of its value overnight. Analysts feared other countries could follow suit, sending the world into another destabilizing fit. In short: The aftermath has …   The latest economic and domestic policy from Wonkblog   Britain's maternity leave policy is among the world's most generous. Could a Brexit change that? (iStockphoto) By Danielle Paquette Britain's shocking decision to leave the European Union last week fueled global worry over a potentially far-flung economic disaster. The markets took a nosedive. The pound lost nearly 10 percent of its value overnight. Analysts feared other countries could follow suit, sending the world into another destabilizing fit. In short: The aftermath has been dramatic — and unpredictable. On a micro level, British residents still aren't sure what exactly a #Brexit would bring, if it happens at all. One relatively unexplored prediction by British activist Caroline Criado-Perez: The divorce might disrupt paid maternity leave. Read the rest on Wonkblog.   Chart of the day Americans are spending more time watching television and less time socializing, according to new federal data. Christopher Ingraham has more. Top policy tweets "Donald Trump and American steel: Another story of economic nostalgia https://t.co/xPg9yzhMQt" -- @JimPethokoukis "I'm sure Speaker Ryan can't wait to get on the GOP's new agenda of passing sweeping tariffs and renouncing trade deals" -- @BenjySarlin "Vision Zero's big effect on pedestrian and cyclist deaths in NYC https://t.co/ctydlxVCWE" -- @esoltas ADVERTISEMENT   Most Recent Posts from Wonkblog Was this painting made by Rembrandt — or Photoshop? Can you spot the difference between stock photography and a Rembrandt? By Ana Swanson  •  Read more »   What the 1880s tell us about why the rich are moving to cities today The future of cities looks like the 1880s. By Emily Badger  •  Read more »   Bud Light’s latest advertisement has a big problem The world's biggest beer company produced an ad that has a deep problem at its core. By Drew Harwell  •  Read more »   These states take the most #drivingselfies and they need to stop By Jacob Bogage  •  Read more »   Donald Trump is detonating a GOP policy position Will Republicans follow his lead on trade issues? By Jim Tankersley  •  Read more »   How Brexit threatens one of Britain’s biggest perks After a Brexit, Britain would no longer have to follow the E.U.'s rules. By Danielle Paquette  •  Read more »   Americans are watching more TV and working less, new federal data show For every hour Americans work, they spend 48 minutes watching TV. By Christopher Ingraham  •  Read more »   One weird difference between Brexit’s supporters and Donald Trump Trump's campaign has a lot of things in common with far-right populism in Europe, but there is a crucial distinction. By Max Ehrenfreund  •  Read more »   This could be the start to a whole new world of chicken It's good news for people who care about how the chickens they eat were treated. By Rachel Premack  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Recommended for you   Federal Insider Federal news and policy update, in your inbox daily. Sign Up »         Share Wonkbook:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for a Wonkblog newsletter. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071