Introduce a compensation scheme for WASPI women
- 161,125 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 161,850 - 27 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the Government to fairly compensate WASPI women affected by the increases to their State Pension age and the associated failings in DWP communications.
The Government responsed to this petition on 9th December 2024 (View Full Response)Reverse changes to Winter Fuel Payment
- 61,889 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 62,021 - 14 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to restore the Winter Fuel Payment to how it was paid last winter immediately. We are concerned that pensioners could die if MPs do not act, and that the NHS could be under more pressure.
The Government responsed to this petition on 26th November 2024 (View Full Response)Protect Disabled people who cannot work from planned cuts to benefits
- 15,342 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 56,389 - 246 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to halt all planned benefit cuts for disabled people unable to work. Instead of reducing benefits, we want them to rise in line with inflation. We want support, not hardship and deprivation, for those who cannot work.
Stop DWP repeating PIP assessments for disabled people
- 22,944 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 25,757 - 47 added in the past 24hrs)
Stop DWP repeating Personal Independence Payments assessments for disabled people.
The Government responsed to this petition on 24th February 2025 (View Full Response)Give State Pension to all at 60 and increase it to equal 48hrs at Living Wage
- 22,568 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 22,887 - 10 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to make the State Pension available from the age of 60 and increase this to equal 48 hours a week at the National Living Wage.
The Government responsed to this petition on 16th January 2025 (View Full Response)Raise statutory maternity/paternity pay to match the National Living Wage
- 12,950 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 21,027 - 55 added in the past 24hrs)
Statutory maternity and paternity pay is £4.99 per hour for a full-time worker on 37.5 hours per week - approximately 59% less than the 2024 National Living Wage of £12.21 per hour for workers aged 21+, which has been set out to ensure a basic standard of living.
Provide day 1 financial support to parents caring for a seriously ill child
- 16,503 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 17,229 - 8 added in the past 24hrs)
We are calling on the government to implement Hugh's law. We want the government to provide financial support to parents who have to press pause on their life to look after their sick child, from the day their child is diagnosed.
The Government responsed to this petition on 24th February 2025 (View Full Response)Stop Means Testing Pensioners and increase the State Pension
- 14,497 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,564 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)
We demand the government stop means testing pensioners, that we think is a degrading and humiliating practice. We also think the state pension should be increased.
We believe that for too long, our elderly have been portrayed by media as merely burdens on the NHS and the modern welfare state.
Increase Carer's Allowance to equal minimum wage
- 11,263 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 11,328 - 7 added in the past 24hrs)
Carer's Allowance is currently £327.60 every 4 weeks for people who care for someone for at least 35 hours per week. Around £2.34 p/hour.
The Government responsed to this petition on 11th March 2025 (View Full Response)Review and support the continued operation of pubs to prevent more closures
- 2,364 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 11,266 - 112 added in the past 24hrs)
Review ways to assist the hospitality industry and support our nations pubs before we lose any more.
We feel that without Government assistance, independent breweries and pubs cannot swallow the hikes in business rates, the living wage and rising operating costs.