Open Petition since 15th October 2025

Recognise circus and fairgrounds in the UK inventory of ICH - 6,483 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 21,259 - 199 added in the past 24hrs)

The DCMS is drawing up an inventory of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) items following the signing of the UNESCO treaty on 'ICH'. We want circus and fairgrounds to be recognised on that inventory.

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Open Petition since 8th September 2025

Inquiry into sexual violence in NHS hospitals - 19,000 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 20,689 - 15 added in the past 24hrs)

I want the Government to have an inquiry into sexual violence being reported in NHS hospitals, to come up with a plan to reduce incidents.

The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd October 2025 (View Full Response)
Sexual misconduct in NHS settings is unacceptable. We are working with system partners to eradicate sexual misconduct in the NHS. The Government has no plans to launch an inquiry at this time.

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Open Petition since 20th August 2025

Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only - 10,937 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 20,602 - 886 added in the past 24hrs)

Ban the sale of fireworks to the general public to minimise the harm caused to vulnerable people and animals. Defenceless animals can die from the distress caused by fireworks.

I believe that permitting unregulated use of fireworks is an act of wide-scale cruelty to animals.

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Open Petition since 2nd July 2025

Stop HMRC implementing making tax digital and enforcing quarterly submissions - 18,371 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 20,115 - 30 added in the past 24hrs)

HMRC is pushing ahead with Making Tax Digital: a scheme that requires all business to maintain digital accounts. Currently many small businesses use paper accounting records or spreadsheets. Small businesses may lack the skills, time and funding to maintain digital accounts.

The Government responsed to this petition on 15th October 2025 (View Full Response)
Making Tax Digital will help businesses stay on top of their affairs, boost productivity and ensure more of the right tax is paid. The Government will support users and has no plans to delay.

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Open Petition since 24th June 2025

Give State Pension to all at 60 and increase it to equal 48hrs of Living Wage - 19,432 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 19,895 - 19 added in the past 24hrs)

We want the Government to make the State Pension available from the age of 60 & increase this to equal 48hrs a week at the National Living Wage.

The Government responsed to this petition on 29th September 2025 (View Full Response)
The Government has no plans to make the State Pension available from the age of 60 or for it to equal 48 hours a week at the National Living Wage.

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Open Petition since 7th May 2025

Allow Veterans who left before 1987 to claim compensation for hearing loss. - 18,399 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 18,414 - 7 added in the past 24hrs)

To pass a law allowing UK Military Veterans who left the forces prior to 1987 to claim compensation for damage to their hearing suffered as a result of their Military Service to this country.

The Government responsed to this petition on 1st September 2025 (View Full Response)
There are no plans to remove crown immunity for claims against the MOD for those that left Service before 1987. These veterans are entitled to make a claim under the War Pension Scheme.

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Open Petition since 13th June 2025

Fund better Functional Neurological Disorder care, treatment and support - 14,854 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 18,003 - 167 added in the past 24hrs)

We urge the Government to increase funding to ensure better Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) care, including clear FND care pathways in health trusts, multidisciplinary teams trained in FND, more follow-up appointments for patients, and mandatory training for GPs, neurologists, and A&E staff.

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Open Petition since 13th June 2025

Recognise Palestine as a State and seek immediate ceasefire in Gaza - 17,602 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 17,776 - 8 added in the past 24hrs)

We believe it is imperative the UK Government acknowledges the rights of all Palestinian people and seeks to implement an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Their suffering must end; they deserve basic human rights. Palestinians should live without fear and be allowed to make decisions about their future.

The Government responsed to this petition on 1st September 2025 (View Full Response)
Since day one, this Government has been clear that we need an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The UK intends to recognise the state of Palestine by the time of the UN General Assembly in September.

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Open Petition since 3rd July 2025

Deport all illegal migrants in the United Kingdom - 13,673 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 17,313 - 89 added in the past 24hrs)

We think an effective strategy is needed to identify, detain and deport all individuals residing the UK illegally.

The Government responsed to this petition on 7th October 2025 (View Full Response)
The Government agrees that maximising the return of those unlawfully in the UK is essential to strengthening border security and restoring order to the asylum and immigration system.

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Open Petition since 11th June 2025

Fund Free TV licences for all pensioners. - 15,249 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 16,002 - 52 added in the past 24hrs)

We want the Government to fund free TV licences for existing pensioners and those who reach the official retirement age. When people reach retirement age, we think they should receive a state-financed free TV licence.

The Government responsed to this petition on 15th September 2025 (View Full Response)
There are a number of TV licence concessions available, including for over-75s in receipt of pension credit. There is no BBC concession to provide free TV licences for all pensioners at this time.

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