Make it compulsory for children to wear gloves ice skating
- 25,716 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 27,209 - 13 added in the past 24hrs)
I'd like to for the law to be changed so children are only permitted to ice skate if wearing protective gloves to protect their hands. The blades are so sharp.
The Government responsed to this petition on 12th March 2026 (View Full Response)Sever UK-Iran ties, withdraw recognition of Iran’s regime & expel all diplomats
- 25,609 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 27,107 - 11 added in the past 24hrs)
We urge Parliament to severe all diplomatic ties with Iran, withdraw recognition of the regime as the legitimate government of Iran, and expel any Iranian diplomats from the UK, in the wake of recent events and reported human rights abuses that have been committed there.
The Government responsed to this petition on 10th March 2026 (View Full Response)Disregard compensation paid to injured service personnel from UC calculation
- 7,970 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 26,296 - 2,658 added in the past 24hrs)
Introduce legislation to disregard any payments made to ex-service personnel in the form of injury or income compensation from Universal Credit (UC) calculations, no matter in which manner this payment has been paid out (lump sum or ongoing payments) indefinitely.
Withdraw the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill immediately
- 23,366 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 25,318 - 33 added in the past 24hrs)
Government to withdraw the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill immediately, because it downgrades education for all children, undermines educators and parents. We think it will cause harm to children, with their details being digitally stored for anyone to use without permission.
The Government responsed to this petition on 4th February 2026 (View Full Response)Ban the use of netting on roofs and outdoor structures
- 11,734 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 24,874 - 691 added in the past 24hrs)
Thousands of birds are reported to get trapped in netting yearly, and many may die in pain and fear from the horrific injuries sustained trying to free themselves e.g. breaking their entangled limbs. Others may die of dehydration and starvation and rescuers are too late.
Allow charities to rescue dogs with docked tails under the Animal Welfare Bill
- 22,970 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,343 - 15 added in the past 24hrs)
We ask Parliament to include an exemption in the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill for registered charities and approved, responsible rescue organisations to rehome adult, disease tested dogs, who were previously docked as working hunting dogs abroad.
The Government responsed to this petition on 6th January 2026 (View Full Response)Introduce a Pension Tax Lock to help protect retirement savings and incentives
- 23,264 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,288 - 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)Introduce prison sentences for deliberate cruelty to wild birds including pigeon
- 20,741 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 22,368 - 22 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the UK Government to amend existing wildlife and animal welfare legislation to introduce custodial prison sentences for any individual who deliberately goes out with the intention of injuring or killing wild bird, specifically including pigeons, using catapults or similar weapons.
The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd February 2026 (View Full Response)Reduce roadside littering: penalty points, increase fines, fund litter picks
- 6,715 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 21,600 - 199 added in the past 24hrs)
Allow authorities to impose penalty points on drivers for discarding litter from a vehicle. Increase minimum on the spot fines for littering and awareness through TV/online campaigns. Insist businesses take more responsibility in anti-litter campaigns. Increase budget for highways litter picks.
Introduce a Central Microchip Portal to help reunite missing pets without delay
- 18,119 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 21,416 - 47 added in the past 24hrs)
In March 2024, the previous Government said it would make scanning, checking & reuniting lost & abducted pets more effective by introducing a central portal for approved users-vets, local authorities & police-to search all records instantly, instead of contacting databases individually.
The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd February 2026 (View Full Response)