Open Petition since 10th April 2024

Create a new body to regulate service charges for residential property - 13,926 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 59,113 - 269 added in the past 24hrs)

We want the Government to create a new body that is empowered to monitor and regulate private, council, and housing association service charges, and impose meaningful penalties for unfair or unreasonable service charges.

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Open Petition since 14th March 2024

Introduce new legal requirements for vets prior to euthanasia of dogs & cats - 20,078 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 56,141 - 254 added in the past 24hrs)

Despite changes to the RCVS Code of Conduct dogs/cats can still legally be euthanised without being scanned. In non-emergencies, we want vets to be legally required to scan microchips prior to euthanasia for RBU and confirm the person presenting the animal is registered on the microchip.

The Government responsed to this petition on 19th April 2024 (View Full Response)
Vets are already required to scan a dog’s microchip prior to euthanasia where they consider it is not necessary on health or welfare grounds and check for alternative contacts.

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Open Petition since 10th November 2023

Make State Pensions tax free - 53,306 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 53,965 - 44 added in the past 24hrs)

The Government should remove income tax on State Pension payments, to reduce the tax burden on pensioners.

The Government responsed to this petition on 29th January 2024 (View Full Response)
The Personal Allowance is set at a level high enough to ensure that pensioners whose sole income is the new or basic State Pension do not pay income tax.

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Open Petition since 6th December 2023

Pause Ofsted inspections and reform how school performance is evaluated - 50,860 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 51,100 - 8 added in the past 24hrs)

This petition is calling for routine Ofsted inspections to be paused so that the recommendations of the Beyond Ofsted inquiry can be implemented, moving to a system of self-evaluation by schools, supported by external school improvement partners, and a more limited role for Ofsted.

The Government responsed to this petition on 4th January 2024 (View Full Response)
The government remains committed to the regular Ofsted inspection of all schools. Inspection plays a vital role in providing assurance that pupils are receiving a high-quality education and are safe.

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Open Petition since 21st December 2023

Immediately revoke all licences for arms exports to Israel - 45,824 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 48,290 - 53 added in the past 24hrs)

The UK is complicit in arming Israel, and many regard Israel to be committing war crimes.

The Government responsed to this petition on 5th March 2024 (View Full Response)
HM Government takes its export control responsibilities very seriously and rigorously assesses every application on a case-by-case basis against the Strategic Export Licensing Criteria.

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Open Petition since 18th December 2023

Close the borders! Suspend ALL immigration for 5 years. - 40,621 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 42,780 - 40 added in the past 24hrs)

We believe our country is facing serious challenges both from legal and illegal migration, and think the only way to deal with this is to suspend all immigration temporarily for 5 years.

The Government responsed to this petition on 27th February 2024 (View Full Response)
The Government has implemented the most significant measures in a generation to reduce legal migration and end illegal migration; however, suspending immigration entirely would harm the UK’s economy.

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Open Petition since 30th January 2024

Raise the personal tax allowance to £15,000 - 20,248 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 40,148 - 761 added in the past 24hrs)

We think the Government should put up the personal tax allowance to £15,000. This could help people on a low wage and help with the increase in the cost of living.

The Government responsed to this petition on 19th April 2024 (View Full Response)
The Government has nearly doubled the Personal Allowance since 2010, ensuring the lowest earners pay no income tax. As with all tax policy, the Government keeps the Personal Allowance under review.

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Open Petition since 24th January 2024

Provide funding for STI screening at the beginning of a pregnancy - 20,675 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 39,379 - 657 added in the past 24hrs)

On 14/09/2023 I gave birth to my daughter, Harper Rose at 18wks 3days pregnant due to an infection. Harper Rose lived for 30 minutes before sadly passing away. 4 days later I found out that I had 2 STIs.

The Government responsed to this petition on 17th April 2024 (View Full Response)
Currently the NHS offers screening at around 10 weeks’ gestation for three infections that can be sexually transmitted – HIV, syphilis and Hepatitis B.

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Open Petition since 25th October 2023

Seek to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas - 31,606 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 31,606 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)

Innocent hostages, including infants and elderly individuals, are victims, being held by Hamas. The UK Government should do all it can to support the release of these hostages.

The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd November 2023 (View Full Response)
The UK government welcomes the 22 November agreement between Israel and Hamas on a coordinated release of hostages and pause in fighting. We continue to work on securing the release of all hostages.

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Open Petition since 30th January 2024

Ban smartphones and camera phones for under 16s - 22,442 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 31,272 - 92 added in the past 24hrs)

I have many concerns regarding the use of mobile phones that can access photographs and social media for children under 16. I believe there are too many safeguarding concerns, exploitation, cyber bullying and group trolling that can be mentally damaging children's well being.

The Government responsed to this petition on 15th March 2024 (View Full Response)
The government is committed to making the UK the safest place to be a child online, as evidenced by the Online Safety Act. We are focused on implementing the regime as soon as possible.

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