Allow jobless overseas healthcare workers in UK to stay for one year
- 5,888 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 22,407 - 650 added in the past 24hrs)
Several health care workers who arrived in UK are left without jobs as their sponsors are unable to provide them with one or that there wasn't a job available for them when they arrived. Some firms lose their licence to sponsor due to their own mistakes.
Repeal the Climate Change Act 2008 and Net Zero targets
- 10,005 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 22,282 - 152 added in the past 24hrs)
We consider that Parliament must revoke The Climate Change Act 2008 and related Net Zero targets as since 2008 when the The Climate Change Act became law many hundreds of scientists up to the highest Nobel Laureate level have jointly declared "There is no climate emergency".
Exempt all state pensions and benefits from income tax
- 20,197 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 21,345 - 36 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe that pensions and benefits are very low and therefore should NOT be taxable. We think this is pushing people even deeper into poverty.
The Government responsed to this petition on 25th April 2024 (View Full Response)Review the MOD's New Accommodation Offer for armed forces personnel
- 20,614 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 20,814 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
Review the proposed New Accommodation Offer which is due for implementation in March 2024. Undertake further engagement with affected personnel to shape the policy before its execution.
Extend cost of living payments to low income households beyond February 2024
- 18,696 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 20,212 - 22 added in the past 24hrs)
I don't think the cost of living crisis is going away anytime soon, however the Government intend to make the final payment in February 2024. I think many low income households are going to be feeling the impact of rising cost of living and will need support throughout the year.
The Government responsed to this petition on 1st February 2024 (View Full Response)Increase Carer’s Allowance to equal 35 hours at 50% of the living wage.
- 13,246 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 19,936 - 87 added in the past 24hrs)
To reform Carer’s Allowance to equal 35 hours at 50% of the National Living Wage. Minimum hours of care provided are 35 hours a week. The current rate is equivalent to £2.19 an hour (£76.75 week). Under the proposed rate this would be £182.36 a week.
Ban attempting to religiously convert or “revert” a child without parent consent
- 9,123 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 19,857 - 82 added in the past 24hrs)
Make it a specific legal offence to attempt to religiously convert (or revert) a child where a parent has not given specific permission.
Negotiate UK-wide recognition of older person's bus passes
- 15,180 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 19,700 - 337 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe the UK Government should negotiate reciprocal agreements with the devolved administrations of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to allow the recognition and use of older person's bus passes across the whole of the UK.
The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd April 2024 (View Full Response)Allow Palestinian Children to Enter the UK During Ongoing Conflict
- 18,704 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 18,704 - 12 added in the past 24hrs)
The ongoing conflict in Palestine has displaced countless children, subjecting them to perilous conditions, separation from families, and dire need for refuge. We ask the UK government to show compassion by allowing these children into the UK for their safety and well-being during this conflict.
The Government responsed to this petition on 21st December 2023 (View Full Response)Abolish the TV licence and make the BBC a subscription channel
- 18,578 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 18,578 - 37 added in the past 24hrs)
Abolish the TV licence and replace with subscription for those who want to watch it.
The Government responsed to this petition on 6th February 2024 (View Full Response)