Ban attempting to religiously convert or “revert” a child without parent consent
- 9,135 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,135 - 46 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.
Add a mobility element to Attendance Allowance
- 13,731 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,054 - 14 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to reform Attendance Allowance so that people with mobility issues can get a mobility element for this benefit, and so access the Motability Scheme. This would bring Attendance Allowance in line with PIP and DLA.
The Government responsed to this petition on 5th April 2024 (View Full Response)Review the brightness of car headlights for safety
- 13,649 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,034 - 22 added in the past 24hrs)
The Government should launch a review into the problem of some headlights causing oncoming traffic drivers to be unable to see clearly and safely. The review should be conducted with car manufacturers to find solutions.
The Government responsed to this petition on 27th March 2024 (View Full Response)Home fee status for BN(O) students after 3 years continuous stay in the UK
- 14,681 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,950 - 6 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe the UK Government's policy requiring five-year residency for BN(O) visa holders for home fee status for tuition is unfair, and that home fee status should be available after 3 years continuous stay in the UK.
The Government responsed to this petition on 4th March 2024 (View Full Response)Exempt all early years settings in England from business rates
- 1,653 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,812 - 211 added in the past 24hrs)
According to the National Day Nurseries Association, the average nursery paid business rates of over £21k a year from April 2023, but costs can be higher. Even charitable settings only receive an 80% relief. We want all early years settings in England to be exempt from business rates.
Urge the UN to send a peacekeeping mission to Balochistan Pakistan
- 14,699 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,731 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We are deeply concerned about the human rights of civilians in Balochistan. We believe that the gravity of the situation cannot be overstated and it is imperative that we take action.
The Government responsed to this petition on 9th January 2024 (View Full Response)Reverse Government plans to abolish the Furnished Holiday Lettings tax regime
- 4,625 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,014 - 62 added in the past 24hrs)
Furnished Holiday Lets contribute a huge amount to local economies. They support jobs (cleaners, property managers, plumbers, etc.) and provide thousands of customers to local shops, restaurants, and tourist attractions. We want the Government to reverse its plans to abolish the FHL tax regime.
Reduce Vehicle Tax for cars aged between 20 and 40 years old
- 12,863 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,542 - 9 added in the past 24hrs)
Under the current rules a car does not become exempt from Vehicle Tax until it is at least 40 years old. There are vehicles within the 20 to 40 year age bracket that are well loved, modern classics and without a reduction in tax, we may see these vehicles disappear from our roads.
The Government responsed to this petition on 4th April 2024 (View Full Response)Make hedgehog surveys & mitigation measures compulsory for all new developments.
- 10,309 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,536 - 24 added in the past 24hrs)
The way we develop land has a direct impact on hedgehog survival. Preserving existing habitats and incorporating hedgehog-friendly features into new developments are essential for reversing their decline.
Developers must be required to conduct hedgehog surveys & implement mitigation measures.
Require broadcasters to call proscribed terrorist organisations terrorists
- 13,074 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,111 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
Terrorism legislation should be amended to require all broadcasters regulated by Ofcom to describe all terrorist organisations proscribed in the UK and their operatives as “terrorists” and not by any descriptor, such as “militants”, which does not make their terrorist nature clear.
The Government responsed to this petition on 18th April 2024 (View Full Response)