Don't change inheritance tax relief for working farms
- 144,729 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 151,670 - 59 added in the past 24hrs)
We think that changing inheritance tax relief for agricultural land will devastate farms nationwide, forcing families to sell land and assets just to stay on their property. We urge the government to keep the current exemptions for working farms.
The Government responsed to this petition on 5th December 2024 (View Full Response)Don't apply VAT to independent school fees, or remove business rates relief.
- 113,426 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 116,592 - 23 added in the past 24hrs)
Prevent independent schools from having to pay VAT on fees and incurring business rates as a result of new legislation.
The Government responsed to this petition on 20th December 2024 (View Full Response)Raise the standard tax-free Personal Allowance to £45,000
- 32,658 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 63,491 - 236 added in the past 24hrs)
The Personal Allowance is the amount of income a person can get before they pay tax. It stands at £12,570 in 2024. We would like the standard Personal Allowance raised to what we think is a more realistic figure of £45,000.
The Government responsed to this petition on 14th January 2025 (View Full Response)Require all businesses and public services to accept cash payments
- 12,298 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,930 - 22 added in the past 24hrs)
We would like the Government to pass a law that requires the right to pay for goods and services with cash. This could include a legal framework that includes penalties for outlets that refuse cash payment and mandates the maintenance of local cash handling infrastructure by the banking sector.
The Government responsed to this petition on 19th December 2024 (View Full Response)Investigate the claims of £22 Billion black hole
- 1,425 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,284 - 8 added in the past 24hrs)
Investigate the alleged £22 Billion black hole Labour is claiming the previous Government left and previous government denies. We think an investigation will sort out the true facts.
Ban higher car insurance premiums for over 70s based on age
- 1,528 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,777 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
Parliament must review the exclusion of financial services from the age discrimination provisions of the Equality Act. We think over 70's should not routinely, based upon their age, be charged more for car insurance than any other sector of society.
Raise the income tax personal allowance from £12,570 to £20,000
- 419 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,678 - 12 added in the past 24hrs)
Raise the income tax personal allowance from £12570 to £20000. We think this would help low earners to get off benefits and allow pensioners a decent income.
Allow Veterans of the Armed Forces to claim their state pension at the age of 60
- 708 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,127 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
I would like the Government to allow Veterans of the Armed forces to receive their state pension at the age of 60 in recognition of their service to the country.
Abolish Business Rates for Early Years Nurseries in England
- 509 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 988 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
Scotland and Wales have abolished business rates for nurseries, so we think England should follow suit.
Reverse the Tax Treatment of Double Cab Pickup Trucks in the 2024 Autumn Budget
- 329 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 976 - 70 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the Government to reverse the recent decision announced in the 2024 Autumn Budget to reclassify double cab pickup vehicles with a payload of one tonne or more as cars for certain tax purposes.