Government apology and compensation for 1950s Women affected by pension changes
- 59,211 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 117,710 - 392 added in the past 24hrs)
We ask Government to deliver a fair, timely, fully transparent apology that reflects ALL evidence based on what we think constitutes maladministration and discrimination; and addresses the financial, emotional and personal hardship experienced by 1950s women caused by pension changes.
Raise Bereavement Support Payment and extend beyond 18 months
- 23,232 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 72,207 - 442 added in the past 24hrs)
Reform Bereavement Support Payment so families with and without dependent children receive help beyond 18 months, with annual uprating to reflect cost of living.
The Government responsed to this petition on 4th February 2026 (View Full Response)Ensure annual pension increase apply to all pensioners living abroad
- 4,131 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 7,768 - 146 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to ensure that pensioners get an annual increase if they live abroad in certain countries. Currently some people do not receive increases even if they have worked 50 years in the UK prior to retiring abroad.
Review CMS safeguards to prevent financial abuse and coercive control
- 5,146 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 6,401 - 628 added in the past 24hrs)
Review how the CMS detects and acts on concerns of financial abuse. We believe survivors need better access to support to navigate systems that could enable continued abuse after separation.
Adjust the £10 DWP Christmas Bonus introduced in 1972 to reflect inflation
- 4,629 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 5,540 - 9 added in the past 24hrs)
Adjust the Christmas Bonus given to benefit claimants, from £10 - when it was introduced in 1972 - to reflect inflation (approx £180 in 2025). Make the uplift only available for British citizens, who have been claiming benefits for a minimum of 6 months.
Review child maintenance service (CMS) process for accepting reduced payments
- 1,396 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,005 - 177 added in the past 24hrs)
Currently, a paying parent can reduce their CMS payments by adding a partner’s child as a “relevant child,” even if that child is not biologically theirs and already receives support from their own parent. We want the Government to review this process.
Stop the deduction of carers allowance from people's Universal Credit award
- 1,396 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,258 - 6 added in the past 24hrs)
Stop the deduction of Carers Allowance from the carers Universal Credit award, it shouldn’t be treated as an income.
Review implementation of Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022
- 1,882 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,986 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
Launch a review into the implementation of the Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 to investigate Government compliance with the requirements of the Act. We believe the Government has not provided the resources required to deliver what was required by the PSPJOA2022.
Introduce Statutory Menstrual Leave For People With Fibroids and PCOS
- 1,740 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,869 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)
We urge the Government to introduce statutory paid menstrual leave of up to 3 days per month for people with fibroids and PCOS, similar to Portugal’s model. We believe leave should come with strong workplace protections, be confidential and require a single annual medical certificate.
Introduce a benefits payment card that can be used for essentials only
- 790 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,112 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
To ensure that welfare money is being spent on essentials to help those in need, introduce a payment card that can only be used for things like food, clothes, school supplies etc. We are concerned that the tax-payer could be funding non-essential items for those who rely on the state for support.