Raise the personal tax allowance to £15,000
- 22,147 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 25,350 - 53 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)Exempt all state pensions and benefits from income tax
- 22,379 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 22,666 - 31 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)Reduce Vehicle Tax for cars aged between 20 and 40 years old
- 13,156 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,828 - 10 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 19th April 2024 (View Full Response)Reverse Government plans to abolish the Furnished Holiday Lettings tax regime
- 5,135 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 7,987 - 46 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 VAT for the hospitality sector to no more than 10%
- 2,301 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,356 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We would like a VAT reduction for the hospitality sector in order to support hospitality businesses, many of which are struggling through no fault of their own.
Require new minimum wages be paid from 1 April irrespective of pay period
- 1,449 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,503 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to amend rules that allow old minimum wages to be paid after 1 April if the relevant pay period started before 1 April, so that the minimum wage has to be paid from 1 April, irrespective of when the pay period began.
Reduce VAT to 5% on public EV charging
- 665 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 669 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Public EV charging carries a VAT rate of 20%. The UK Government are trying to reach net zero and I believe one way to help achieve this would be to reduce the VAT to 5% on public EV charging.
Hold a Public Inquiry into the increasing cost of car insurance in the UK
- 82 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 556 - 20 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to launch a Public Inquiry into the increasing cost of car insurance in the UK, which is well above inflation. We think this inquiry should investigate price increases by major car insurers and get to the bottom of this issue.
Require joint debts be split 50/50 in event of separation
- 43 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 517 - 7 added in the past 24hrs)
If there is an outstanding joint debt, after a relationship break-up, then it should be made that both parties are liable to pay 50/50 each of the debt, rather than each party being responsible for the whole amount.
Increase Statutory Maternity Pay to 9 months at full pay
- 347 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 400 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to increase the rate of Statutory Maternity Pay to 9 months at full pay. When on maternity leave, my rent and bills don’t change, and food costs and essentials don't change, so pay for mothers shouldn't change either.