Introduce product-specific safety regulations for tampons
- 8,926 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 9,280 - 93 added in the past 24hrs)
Call for tampons to be subject to product-specific safety regulations while retaining VAT-free status. These safety regulations should require ingredient labelling, rigorous safety testing, and post-market monitoring.
Require DBS Checks for Tattoo Artists in England
- 8,542 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 8,676 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the government to introduce mandatory DBS checks for all licensed tattoo artists in England. Wales has shown this approach works. DBS checks will prevent those with violent or sexual criminal histories from working with clients, protecting public safety and ensuring trust in the industry.
Protect the Function of the Architect in UK Law
- 3,537 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 6,916 - 25 added in the past 24hrs)
Protect the function of architects under UK law, not only the title. Review legislation and procurement to ensure that work affecting building safety, design quality, and regulatory compliance must be carried out or overseen by appropriately qualified and regulated architects.
Allow mortgage interest to be deducted when calculating taxable rental income.
- 1,585 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,234 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)
Allow mortgage interest to be treated as a deductible business expense when calculating taxable rental income, in line with standard UK business taxation principles and generally accepted accounting practice, helping support stable rental supply and avoid upward pressure on rents.
Pass an act for tartan woven in the Highlands, similar to Harris Tweed Act 1993
- 1,753 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,772 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
Create an act that legally recognises tartan cloth woven in the Highland region following the precedent set by the Harris Tweed Act 1993. A Highland-based authority could be established to manage the use of the act and it could be supported by with a newly formed working group.
Ban banks from denying service to sex workers because of their work
- 1,423 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,719 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
Many sex workers are being denied banking services, including account closures and mortgage refusals, because their lawful work is labelled “high risk". Other sectors considered "high risk", such as gambling, have managed to negotiate terms for banking. Why should the sex industry be any different?
Require bars/pubs to have CCTV covering areas surrounding toilets
- 1,302 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,350 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
I believe it should be a requirement for CCTV to cover all areas of the venue. This includes stairwells/corridors leading up to toilet facilities to monitor the safety of customers.
Require all think tanks to disclose their donors, funding, and media spending
- 1,011 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,289 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
Research bodies and representation of specialist interests is important when making policy. However, think tanks go beyond merely brainstorming ideas and presenting data and arguments. They can push stories and PR to media outlets to influence the public before policy is made.
Legislate for statutory regulation and protection of the title "Engineer"
- 187 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 767 - 5 added in the past 24hrs)
Legislate to protect and regulate the title of "Engineer". Make it so you can only call yourself an engineer with a degree level qualification from an accredited institution.
Revise the Current 'Right to Repair' regulations
- 286 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 546 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
We demand that the UK Government revise the current ‘right to repair’ regulations to include smartphones, cordless phones, tablets, and laptops.