Make school uniforms VAT exempt
- 36 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 83 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the government to pass legislation to make school uniform VAT exempt.
Exempt overtime earnings from tax
- 74 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 82 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Exempting overtime from taxation acknowledges the extra effort and dedication of workers, and we believe would be fairer. This approach could help promote financial stability, motivate the workforce, and stimulate economic growth by putting more money directly into the pockets of workers.
Require creditors to verify ID of people applying for credit
- 37 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 80 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to make it a statutory requirement for creditors to have to check the ID of people applying for credit, to better protect people from fraud and identity theft.
Reverse cuts to Local Government funding, made since 2010 by Central Government.
- 28 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 77 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
As Austerity’s funding cuts bite into council finances, they are in serious financial distress and falling like skittles. Nottingham, Birmingham, Woking, Thurrock, Northumberland, Croydon, Slough and Northamptonshire have declared "bankruptcy" (section 114). Many more have stated they are at risk.
Exempt bonuses from income tax
- 29 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 71 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to remove any form of tax implications on bonuses. Bonuses are rewards for our hard work and we believe should not be taxed.
Increase taxes on bank profits
- 34 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 69 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to increase taxes on profits made by banks, due to increases in interest rates.
Reduce VAT rate for restaurants to 15%
- 34 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 66 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the government to reduce the VAT rate for restaurants to 15%.
I am a Sheffield restaurant owner and our city like many others is seeing restaurant after restaurant close down.
Increase HMRC meal allowances for employees travelling for work
- 10 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 61 - None added in the past 24hrs)
The current allowances for people travelling for work are out of date and not in keeping with inflation and cost of living. People travelling for work are potentially losing money because of this.
Require weekly public votes on public spending
- 31 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 59 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
I think that the British public should be able to take part in weekly votes to determine how taxes are spent.
Increase income tax allowance for necessary living costs for basic rate payers
- 42 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 51 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Businesses of all shapes, sizes and incomes are permitted to offset their expenditure against their profits, and only the money left over is taxed.