Closed Petition closed 19th October 2018

Make the uk armed forces pensions tax free. - Final Signatures: 18,676

The current U.K. Armed forces pensions, is taxable, other services are non taxable, this should be addressed and made fair across the public sector.

The Government responsed to this petition on 5th November 2018 (View Full Response)
All pensions in payment are taxed as income at the relevant rate, including the Armed Forces Pension Scheme and other public sector pension schemes.

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Cancel Making Tax Digital for self-employed and landlords - Final Signatures: 67

Cancel Making Tax Digital from April 2024 for taxpayers with business or property income of over £10,000 per annum

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Allocate the first £100 million of FCA fines to fund hospices - Final Signatures: 77

There are often hundreds of millions in annual FCA fines which go into the Government pot as a result of an injustice to the UK people. We believe there is no better way to use at least part of these funds than by allocating these funds to the hospice sector.

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Closed Petition closed 6th November 2019

Stop IR35 roll-out in 2020 in private sector - due to uncertainty around Brexit - Final Signatures: 15,560

The country is already in a state of flux due to the uncertainty around the continued membership of the European Union (Brexit). At this time, it would be economically short sighted of the current Conservative government to make such sweeping changes to a tax legislation.

The Government responsed to this petition on 28th October 2019 (View Full Response)
The Government remains committed to reforming the off-payroll working rules from April 2020. Businesses have had 18 months to prepare. HMRC are providing support and guidance to help them get ready.

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Closed Petition closed 6th November 2019

Stop the increase to 20% VAT for the installation of renewable energy sources - Final Signatures: 12,470

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is set to increase VAT from 5% to 20% for the installation of a number of renewable and sustainable energy sources, such as solar panels from 1st October.

With the current climate emergency, the HMRC should be encouraging renewables by removing VAT not increasing it.

The Government responsed to this petition on 1st August 2019 (View Full Response)
The Government is committed to greening our economy and designed the changes for energy-saving materials to retain as much of the VAT relief as possible for UK households, while complying with EU law.

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Closed Petition closed 6th November 2019

Convert fossil fuel subsidies into subsidies for renewable energy - Final Signatures: 11,985

The UK Parliament has declared a climate emergency. It now needs to take action.
A simple, budget-neutral way to do this would be to convert existing subsidies for fossil fuels (currently the highest in Europe) into subsidies for renewable energy and insulation, say over a 1-3 year timeframe.

The Government responsed to this petition on 30th March 2020 (View Full Response)
The UK does not give subsidies to fossil fuels. The Government is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and provides significant support for renewable and low carbon energy.

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Closed Petition closed 6th November 2019

Repeal IR35 legislation in Public Sector and proposed Private Sector rollout. - Final Signatures: 30,343

Freelance workers and contractors have been treated unfairly by this ill conceived legislation since it's conception. It has been incorrectly used to investigate and prosecute many hardworking self employed business owners striving to be successful in today's world. IR35 is anti-business!

The Government responsed to this petition on 22nd July 2019 (View Full Response)
The off-payroll working rules do not apply to the self-employed. They ensure that individuals who work like employees but through their own company pay broadly the same taxes as the directly employed.

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Closed Petition closed 14th November 2018

Reintroduce full mortgage interest relief and drop the 3% stamp duty surcharge - Final Signatures: 19,068

We call on the Government to reintroduce full mortgage interest relief and to drop the 3% stamp duty surcharge which is increasing homelessness by driving many landlords out of the sector, meaning tenants have less choice and higher rents.

The Government responsed to this petition on 25th May 2018 (View Full Response)
Higher SDLT on additional dwellings and restricting finance cost relief seeks to support first-time buyers and level the playing field for homeowners. Neither measure is expected to impact rent levels

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Closed Petition closed 5th October 2018

Change business rates for child care providers and make them zero VAT rated. - Final Signatures: 10,915

Childcare has recently faced huge increases in business rates for their properties. Coupled with this, they pay VAT on purchases but are unable to reclaim this to offset against the business. Along with increased minimum wage, pensions, and 30 hours funding this is leaving them financially unstable.

The Government responsed to this petition on 25th October 2018 (View Full Response)
The government is currently unable to change the VAT treatment of child care providers under EU law, whilst it has delivered a package of business rates relief that is worth £10bn by 2023.

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Closed Petition closed 2nd January 2019

Reduce VAT to 5% on repairs and approved alterations to listed buildings. - Final Signatures: 11,851

Private listed property owners are preserving much of Britain’s built heritage for future generations, yet many are struggling to maintain and repair their homes. In 2012, the Government removed the zero rate of VAT for pre-authorised alterations to listed buildings. This was a major blow to owners.

The Government responsed to this petition on 8th November 2018 (View Full Response)
We recognise the valuable contribution to UK Heritage made by owners of listed buildings. We continue to promote our country’s heritage and we will ensure that everyone can enjoy and benefit from it.

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