Government apology and compensation for 1950s Women affected by pension changes
- 15,734 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 66,620 - 3,122 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
- 5,619 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 24,989 - 1,451 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.
Legislate to mandate offer of electronic pension transfers and higher standards
- 16,265 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 16,649 - 57 added in the past 24hrs)
You can switch banks in a week and send money instantly, so why should pension transfers take months and be so stressful? Only the government has the power to change this, so we’re asking them to take action and set clear, enforceable standards for faster, electronic pension transfers.
Allow people to be eligible for both state pension and full carer's allowance
- 7,422 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 8,259 - 369 added in the past 24hrs)
We call upon the government to ensure that those receiving carer’s allowance continue to get it at the full amount when in receipt of the state pension.
Adjust the £10 DWP Christmas Bonus introduced in 1972 to reflect inflation
- 4,482 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,973 - 4 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.
Stop the deduction of carers allowance from people's Universal Credit award
- 1,153 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,864 - 40 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.
Introduce a benefits payment card that can be used for essentials only
- 557 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,476 - 104 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.
Ensure annual pension increase apply to all pensioners living abroad
- 1,007 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,308 - 78 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 implementation of Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022
- 1,858 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,001 - 1 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
- 1,656 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,702 - 1 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.