Limit the sale and use of Fireworks to licence holders only
- 86,492 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 88,303 - 29 added in the past 24hrs)
Fireworks killed our mum, Josephine Smith.
Her home was attacked using fireworks. We believe the use of fireworks after sale to the public cannot be policed.
We think all displays should be licensed and sales limited to licence holders only.
Scheduled Debate: This petition is scheduled to be debated on 9th December 2024
The Government responsed to this petition on 9th December 2024 (View Full Response)Require parliamentary scrutiny of any proposal to amend the Royal Mail USO
- 7,808 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 8,811 - 9 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the Government to amend legislation to require parliamentary scrutiny on any change to the Royal Mail's Universal Service Obligation (USO).
Improve statutory paternity leave in the UK to better support families.
- 1,210 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,300 - 26 added in the past 24hrs)
1. Extend statutory paternity leave to a minimum of six weeks.
2. Increase statutory paternity pay to full income replacement.
3. Make it a legal requirement for employers to offer flexible arrangements to employees taking paternity leave (e.g. taking in chunks)
Require all meat to be labelled to indicate the method of slaughter, as such
- 838 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,411 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to create a law requiring all meat to have a label, such as a simple ‘RS’ (Religiously Slaughtered.) or 'NRS' (Not religiously slaughtered), that states whether it has been religiously slaughtered or not.
Increase the incentive for employers employing an apprentice to £2,000
- 430 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,155 - 12 added in the past 24hrs)
Raise the employer incentive for employing an apprentice to £2,000, as it stands the current £1000 incentive split over 365 days equates to just over £19 a week.
Make it illegal to sell, buy and use fireworks other than silent ones
- 955 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,130 - 5 added in the past 24hrs)
Change the law so that we can no longer buy non-silent fireworks, sell them or use them.
Recognise Police Special Constables under s50 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.
- 701 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 991 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)
Special Constables are fully trained and warranted officers, who hold regular employment and on their days off join local police teams to be a visible presence, make arrests, deter crime and enhance safety – all without pay.
Require coercive control awareness training for some sectors
- 567 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 782 - 6 added in the past 24hrs)
We call upon the UK Government and Parliament to implement requirements for coercive control awareness training for all professionals working in these sectors - healthcare, education, social services and police forces.
Ban holiday companies raising prices in school holidays.
- 624 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 707 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Put restrictions on holiday companies so that they are unable to raise prices of holidays so much during school holiday times.
Ban fireworks
- 465 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 555 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe fireworks should be banned, as we think they are cruel to animals.