Open Petition since 1st October 2025

Introduce new tax code for state pensioners with double the personal allowance - 116,478 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 116,756 - 26 added in the past 24hrs)

We want the government to introduce a new tax code for state pensioners, set at double the basic threshold. If this was implemented, pensioners would receive a higher tax-exempt limit, but wealthier pensioners would still pay tax.

The Government responsed to this petition on 9th December 2025 (View Full Response)
The State Pension is the foundation of support for pensioners. The Government is committed to a fair tax system but doubling the Personal Allowance for pensioners would be untargeted and costly.

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Open Petition since 1st October 2025

Introduce a Pension Tax Lock to help protect retirement savings and incentives - 23,240 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,287 - 5 added in the past 24hrs)

The Chancellor should introduce a Pension Tax Lock: a commitment not to reduce the amount people can withdraw from their pension tax-free or the amount of tax relief given on pension contributions. We believe this would help ensure retirement savings are protected and people can save with confidence

The Government responsed to this petition on 10th December 2025 (View Full Response)
The Government is committed to ensuring pensioners have security in retirement and has launched a Pensions Commission to look at what is required to ensure the system is strong, fair and sustainable.

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Open Petition since 27th January 2026

Do not remove the 10% wear and tear allowance for childminders from April 2026 - 19,834 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,026 - 25 added in the past 24hrs)

Retain the 10% wear and tear allowance for childminders, or introduce an equivalent alternative that reflects the additional household costs of providing regulated childcare from home and helps ensure childminding remains financially sustainable.

The Government responsed to this petition on 18th March 2026 (View Full Response)
Childminders, like any other business, can continue to get full tax relief on the business proportion of their expenses.

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Open Petition since 16th October 2025

Cut VAT for local hospitality – for Pubs, Cafes & Restaurants - 15,334 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 17,330 - 257 added in the past 24hrs)

Across the UK, our cafes, pubs and restaurants are more than just businesses. They are the beating heart of our communities, the places where we celebrate milestones, share a quiet pint or coffee with a friend and create lifelong memories. And they're struggling to stay afloat.

The Government responsed to this petition on 5th March 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government recognises the importance of the hospitality sector across the UK. The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at fiscal events in the context of the public finances.

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Open Petition since 27th February 2026

Review and increase expense rates for employees traveling outside the UK - 8,102 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,180 - 32 added in the past 24hrs)

HMRC sets scale rate expenses for subsistence paid to employees who travel outside the UK, such as Cabin Crew. We feel the rates are not reflective or the real costs for people whose work takes them abroad, and that the way they are put into blocks of 5/10 or 24 hour blocks is completely unfair.

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Open Petition since 8th January 2026

Stop mileage tax on electric & plug-in hybrid cars & reduce public charging VAT - 3,983 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,418 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)

To remove the planned mileage tax on electric and plugin-hybrid cars, and to equalise VAT on public charging to 5% to support adoption.

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Open Petition since 13th January 2026

Allow UK Hospitality Businesses to Reclaim 10% Food Costs Against quarterly VAT - 3,942 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,104 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)

We call on Government to allow hospitality businesses to reclaim 10% of their food costs against their quarterly VAT bill. We believe this would help businesses remain viable, protect jobs & sustain local communities, and that this could support thousands of independent businesses.

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Open Petition since 7th January 2026

Stop Charging Early Years Nurseries Full Business Rates - 3,096 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,788 - 8 added in the past 24hrs)

1) Classify nurseries as educational providers — not commercial premises
2) Exempt nurseries from business rates (like schools and academies)

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Open Petition since 12th March 2026

Reduce VAT on hospitality to 10%: protect jobs, communities & UK competitiveness - 428 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,874 - 158 added in the past 24hrs)

Reduce VAT on hospitality to 10% to prevent closures & protect tax revenue. When venues close, HMRC loses 100% of its VAT, business rates, PAYE & corporation tax, reducing employment & supply chains. We believe a lower VAT rate would keep viable businesses trading, securing jobs & ongoing revenue.

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Open Petition since 2nd December 2025

Implement a 2% wealth tax on individuals with net assets exceeding £10 million - 1,328 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,432 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)

Create an asset register and apply a 2% annual tax on individuals with net assets over £10 million. Introduce safeguards, like an exit tax to prevent assets being moved offshore. We think these measures, particularly for real estate, would help ensure the policy is fair and effective.

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