Open Petition since 1st October 2025

Introduce new tax code for state pensioners with double the personal allowance - 87,961 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 118,367 - 1,348 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 3rd September 2025

Set out a pro-innovation strategy for blockchain and stablecoins - 71,729 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 78,722 - 437 added in the past 24hrs)

Publish a strategy for blockchain & stablecoins. We want this to:
1. Drive a pro-innovation stablecoin & tokenisation regulatory regime e.g. support interest bearing stablecoins & preserve role as wholesale settlement asset
2. Explore Govt uses for blockchain
3. Appoint a blockchain & crypto czar

The Government responsed to this petition on 29th September 2025 (View Full Response)
The government published its Wholesale Digital Markets Strategy in July and will bring forward legislation for a financial services regulatory regime for cryptoassets this year.

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Open Petition since 29th August 2025

Raise the income tax personal allowance from £12,570 to £20,000 - 70,977 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 74,020 - 152 added in the past 24hrs)

This would help with increasing rent, mortgages, Council tax, and Gas and Electric bills. Some families can’t afford to go back to work after children due to childcare costs wiping their whole income!

The Government responsed to this petition on 17th November 2025 (View Full Response)
The Government is committed to keeping taxes for working people as low as possible while ensuring fiscal responsibility, so we will not increase the Personal Allowance to £20,000.

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Open Petition since 18th August 2025

Make the Armed Forces pension tax free - 30,843 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 30,923 - 8 added in the past 24hrs)

Make the Armed Forces pension at age 60 tax free.

The Government responsed to this petition on 15th September 2025 (View Full Response)
The government hugely values the service of our armed forces but currently has no plans to make Armed Forces pensions tax free at age 60

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Open Petition since 7th August 2025

Stop the double tax (IHT & Income Tax) of pension funds & death benefits - 25,904 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 25,904 - 12 added in the past 24hrs)

The Government are introducing inheritance tax to pension funds & death benefits from April 2027. When you die this may now result in a disproportionate and unfair double taxation on beneficiaries (income tax and inheritance tax) which we think results in a disincentive to funding a pension.

The Government responsed to this petition on 18th September 2025 (View Full Response)
More than 90 per cent of estates will still pay no inheritance tax each year. The Government is continuing to incentivise pensions for their intended purpose of funding retirement.

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Open Petition since 27th January 2026

Do not remove the 10% wear and tear allowance for childminders from April 2026 - 17,179 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 24,783 - 45 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.

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Open Petition since 1st October 2025

Introduce a Pension Tax Lock to help protect retirement savings and incentives - 22,894 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,674 - 29 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 16th October 2025

Cut VAT for local hospitality – for Pubs, Cafes & Restaurants - 9,570 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,272 - 96 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.

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Open Petition since 13th January 2026

Allow UK Hospitality Businesses to Reclaim 10% Food Costs Against quarterly VAT - 3,074 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 8,498 - 35 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 - 1,684 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 5,104 - 24 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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