{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=1271&parliament=4","first":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?parliament=4","last":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=2082&parliament=4","next":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=1272&parliament=4","prev":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=1270&parliament=4"},"data":[{"type":"archived-petition","id":310283,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/310283.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Designate a new UK national holiday as ‘NHS Day’ to give thanks for our NHS.","background":"Pass a law to designate a new NHS Day national holiday. The first of which would come into affect following the downgrading of pandemic status.","additional_details":"As a national, cross-party recognition for the efforts of our amazing NHS. To show unity in the face of the pandemic and its lasting economic and social effects to come. To provide a focus to remember all that have died from the disease, but in a positive manner.","committee_note":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2020-03-26T13:06:25.350Z","updated_at":"2020-04-01T15:21:15.072Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-01T15:21:15.075Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-26T13:36:34.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/303882\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\r\n\r\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":310348,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/310348.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Give extra paid leave to staff who have had to keep working during Covid19","background":"During these exceptional times many workers in non essential roles have been told to stand down to help ease the spread of Covid 19.\r\nThose in essential roles have had to keep working - by way of thanks for their service permit additional  paid leave equal to that time non essential staff were off.","additional_details":"To recognize the efforts made by essential workers and for the sake of equality","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2020-03-26T15:35:08.538Z","updated_at":"2020-05-11T09:36:52.197Z","rejected_at":"2020-05-11T09:36:52.200Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-26T19:21:34.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign some of these petitions:\r\n\r\nIdentify and reward all key workers due to Covid-19: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/308903\r\n\r\nMake hazard pay mandatory for key workers in the midst of COVID 19: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/307619\r\n\r\nGive all key workers a 100% tax and Nat. Ins. holiday through COVID-19 crisis: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/306845\r\n\r\nPay bonus to all key workers: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/307215\r\n\r\nIncentivise NHS staff during the COVID19 outbreak by making wages untaxable: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/304595\r\n\r\nIncrease pay for NHS healthcare workers and recognise their work: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300073\r\n\r\nBonus for emergency services personnel working due to COVID-19: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/303306\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\r\n\r\nwww.gov.uk/coronavirus\r\nhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\n\r\nThe Government has also created an online service to help you out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support\r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\r\n\r\nYou can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/\r\n\r\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.\r\n \r\nFind out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/\r\n \r\nRead letters asking further questions of Government Ministers: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":310564,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/310564.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Introduce a National Day in honour of NHS staff. A day to show appreciation","background":"Introduce a nationally recognised day to honour the work carried out all NHS staff. A permanent reminder of their lasting dedication to the country and it’s people. \r\n“National NHS Worker appreciation Day”.","additional_details":"Given the current dedication, bravery and care, that all staff across all NHS platforms have shown at this time of crisis, there deserves to be a permanent reminder and day to recognise their hard work. \r\nThe NHS staff are caring for us, now it is time for us to show our care back.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2020-03-26T20:36:49.420Z","updated_at":"2020-04-01T15:22:06.417Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-01T15:22:06.419Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-26T20:43:24.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/303882\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\r\n\r\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":647352,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/647352.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"GDC Register overseas dentists with masters from UK without exams","background":"There are many overseas qualified dentists in the UK with 3 year clinical masters from UK however they cannot practice dentistry. Exempt such people from exams and do an assessment route similar to Europeans pre-Brexit. They have been trained and studied in UK under GDC rules anyway, why give exam","additional_details":"There is a shortage of dentists in the country. Overseas qualified dentists who have studied 3 years masters clinical dentistry under UK laws and GDC registered professors should be exempt from giving the exam. There is no need for them to give exam and just an assessment of qualifications and experience. This will help with the shortage of dentists in the NHS and bring money from international students who will be trained under qualified professors in UK universities - its a win-win.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2023-10-04T15:36:08.224Z","updated_at":"2023-10-10T07:49:22.506Z","rejected_at":"2023-10-10T07:49:21.442Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2023-10-04T16:19:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.\r\n\r\nDecisions about the registration of international dentists are a matter for the General Dental Council, not the UK Government or Parliament."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":307091,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/307091.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Freeze Credit Reports & Scores during the COVID-19 outbreak.","background":"Freeze all credit reports and credit scores during the COVID-19 outbreak to further protect family’s ability to continue normal life after it has been resolved. Many people before this were saving for houses etc which may now be affected due to changes to their report during this outbreak.","additional_details":"If we do not freeze credit reports and credit scores. Many people will face extreme difficulties after this outbreak is over and may be set back by years on previous plans such as buying a house. \r\n\r\nWithout this I feel that we could come out the other end of this as a ‘credit crippled’ country. Leaving people unable to buy new cars, take out new contracts, new leases on land and property or even get on the property ladder.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2020-03-21T06:12:51.147Z","updated_at":"2020-04-07T09:59:15.680Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-07T09:59:15.684Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-21T07:48:14.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"The preparation and scoring of credit reports is a matter for individual credit reference agencies in cooperation with lenders, not the Government or Parliament. The UK's three credit reference agencies have all issued statements and advice about what people should do if they are facing financial difficulties as a result of the outbreak. You can find these here:\r\n\r\nTransUnion: https://www.transunion.com/covid-19\r\nEquifax: https://www.equifax.com/about-equifax/covid-19-and-your-credit-score/\r\nExperian: https://www.experian.co.uk/consumer/help-discover/discover/guides/supporting-you.html\r\n\r\nYou could start a new petition calling on the Government to encourage credit reference agencies to show consideration to any negative transactions that have occurred during the coronavirus outbreak.\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\r\n\r\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":308844,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/308844.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Implement UK to give 3rd Year Students their degree without exams due to COVID19","background":"The Government should give 3rd Year students their degree without the exam as students and the public is affected by the COVID19. It will be a shame to all students to not receive their degrees as the situation is uncertain and is causing students to be stressed while they study in this situation.","additional_details":"We are recalling the Government to give all 3rd Year student their degree without exams due to COVID19 as it is causing stress and anxiety to the majority of students as they can not manage to study properly and can not have access to the appropriate facilities and resources. Moreover, there is an element of uncertainty regarding the  COVID19 as the cases rise and nobody knows for how long is going to affect us.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2020-03-23T21:24:16.142Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T17:02:19.822Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-30T09:12:52.360Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-25T00:07:24.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Decisions about exams are a matter for exam boards and individual schools, not the UK Government or Parliament. You can read the decision made by exam boards on what will happen to exams here:\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/further-details-on-exams-and-grades-announced\n\nIf you want the Government to review the decision to use previous data to calculate exam grades, you may wish to sign this petition:\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/306773\n\nAs a result of the large numbers of petitions people have tried to start on this issue, and following a large number of questions it received from petitioners about exams, the Petitions Committee asked the Government about the impact of coronavirus on schools and exams.\n\nWatch all the questions and responses:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmHWDlzlxfA&feature=youtu.be&t=3771\n\nWatch the responses to the following questions:\n\nWhat was the reasoning behind the timing of school closures?\nhttps://youtu.be/MmHWDlzlxfA#t=1h3m16s\n\nWhat is happening with exams including GCSEs, A-levels, and SATs?\nhttps://youtu.be/MmHWDlzlxfA#t=1h4m35s\n\nWhat measures are in place to protect vulnerable children, those on free school meals, and the teachers and other staff who are still working in schools?\nhttps://youtu.be/MmHWDlzlxfA#t=1h7m09s\n\nWhen might schools re-open?\nhttps://youtu.be/MmHWDlzlxfA#t=1hm12s\n\nExam cancellations and the current coronavirus pandemic can cause worry and stress. You can find information on how to deal with stress here:\n\nYoung Minds:\nhttps://youngminds.org.uk/\n\nChildren’s Society:\nhttps://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/mental-health-advice-for-children-and-young-people/issues-affecting-young-people\n\nChildline:\nhttps://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/anxiety-stress-panic/coping-with-stress/\n\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\n\nNHS website:\nhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\n\nUK Government website:\nhttps://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":310049,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/310049.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Make sure all 2020 Graduate get a formal face to face Graduation ceremony","background":"To ensure that Universities across the UK make sure there are formal face to face Graduations for 2020 Graduates","additional_details":"Unfair for students who have worked hard for 3 or more years to earn a degree and spend £27,000 plus to end up without a proper graduation ceremony","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2020-03-25T21:43:56.461Z","updated_at":"2020-05-01T12:53:31.355Z","rejected_at":"2020-05-01T12:53:31.358Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-25T21:58:34.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"The arrangement of graduation ceremonies is a matter for individual universities, and not the Government or Parliament. You should contact your university to see what arrangements they have made for graduation.\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\r\n\r\nwww.gov.uk/coronavirus\r\nhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\n\r\nThe Government has also created an online service to help you out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support\r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\r\n\r\nYou can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/\r\n\r\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.\r\n \r\nFind out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/\r\n \r\nRead letters asking further questions of Government Ministers: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":310056,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/310056.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Pay rise for NHS front line staff","background":"Pay all NHS front line staff what they are worth","additional_details":"I am sure everyone would agree our NHS staff are doing a fantastic job trying to cope with the current COVID-19 pandemic. \r\nThese people are risking there lives daily to help others now is the time to make sure they get paid their worth.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2020-03-25T22:00:02.085Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T18:10:29.226Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-31T18:10:21.920Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-26T12:11:34.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300073\n\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\n\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\n\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\n\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.\n\nFind out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/\n\nRead letters asking further questions of Government Ministers: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":616995,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/616995.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Under threat from Russia hold referendum to rejoin EU as sign of liberal unity","background":"Whole liberal world is currently united against threats which Russia and other illiberal countries are posing to us. All unnecessary internal divisions between us should be removed to underline unity of common values. Referendum to re-join the EU should be held in UK as soon as possible.","additional_details":"Invasion of Ukraine by Russia requires political unity of Western world in responding to it. There should be no discrepancy between military unity which NATO demonstrates now and political unity of liberal democratic countries. In current circumstances UK voters have a right to reconsider their decision to leave EU. Through a war in Ukraine it has been clearly demonstrated that unity of main values among liberal democracies is fundamental while differences are of secondary importance.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2022-05-20T16:04:46.921Z","updated_at":"2022-05-24T07:49:24.449Z","rejected_at":"2022-05-24T07:49:23.155Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-20T17:36:09.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/609420"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":640536,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/640536.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"There needs to be a baby changing toilet in men’s toilets as well as women’s!","background":"The amount of times my partner has gone to take our baby out and has struggled to find a baby changing toilet that wasn’t in the women’s toilets to change his babies nappy!","additional_details":"It’s unfair on all dads / male guardians, they take their babies out for a fun day out or even a simple shopping trip and are 95% of the time, unable to change their child’s nappy or clothes due to not having access to a changing room / unit. The women’s toilets, 98% of the time, have a baby changing toilet. So why don’t men? How are they supposed to care for their babies when they can’t even change them in private?","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2023-07-02T21:33:29.457Z","updated_at":"2023-07-07T15:05:27.924Z","rejected_at":"2023-07-07T15:05:18.846Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2023-07-02T22:15:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"There aren't currently legal requirements for businesses to provide baby changing facilities in men or women's toilets. If you'd like businesses to be required to provide baby changing facilities in all toilets you might like to sign the following petition.\r\n\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/635266"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":642168,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/642168.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Make the carrying and use of catapults and slingshots in public illegal.","background":"The use and carrying of catapults and slingshots in public places especially parks and town centers needs to be made illegal.","additional_details":"We have had a local issue for years & this is now a serious national issue. Children & adults are carrying catapults/ slingshots as weapons on a daily basis. Parks & High Streets are the main targets. Animals are being shot, maimed & killed for fun & left to die slow painful deaths. Adults are threatened with being shot on a regular basis & sometimes actually shot. Councils do nothing to stop this. Police are constantly being called out to the same people over & over again. It has to stop!","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2023-08-08T11:10:26.961Z","updated_at":"2023-08-10T06:18:25.654Z","rejected_at":"2023-08-10T06:18:24.365Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2023-08-08T13:19:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/641152"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":312051,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/312051.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"To stop local councils  issuing fines to Doctors and Nurse during this virus","background":"During this terrible virus nurses doctors should not have to pay fines for parking wile out helping others in need","additional_details":"There in the front line and working bam hard and should not be made to pay on any car park or place they are restricted to park during this problem they should be awarded not penalised","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2020-03-29T19:51:04.264Z","updated_at":"2020-05-13T16:05:41.718Z","rejected_at":"2020-05-13T16:05:41.721Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-29T20:48:34.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign these petitions calling for the same action: \r\n\r\nFund free Travel, Parking, Hotel & Childcare during COVID-19 for NHS staff: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/305854\r\n\r\nEncourage local authorities and private car parks to suspend parking fines: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/307972\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\r\n\r\nwww.gov.uk/coronavirus\r\nhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\n\r\nThe Government has also created an online service to help you out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support\r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\r\n\r\nYou can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/\r\n\r\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.\r\n \r\nFind out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/\r\n \r\nRead letters asking further questions of Government Ministers: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/\r\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":308982,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/308982.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Change the Bank holiday dates or give us extra ones after Covid-19","background":"Because of Covid-19, the country is in lockdown. Good Friday and Easter Monday, also 2 bank holidays in May Could be effected. Restaurants, pubs, clubs, Tourist spots, hotels, retail etc.. usually benefit from Bank holiday increased trade when people are off work, this will no longer be possible.","additional_details":"To help our UK economy after this difficult times, I propose that we need to give extra bank holidays once we are out of lockdown, to give British businesses a fighting chance to regain lost custom and make profit again so we can get our economy back to normal as quickly as possible, and also as a celebrationn of national triumph once we have beaten Covid-19 collectively as nation.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2020-03-24T07:03:38.161Z","updated_at":"2020-04-01T14:51:08.201Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-01T14:51:08.203Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-24T08:48:44.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign these petitions calling for the same action:\r\n\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/309243\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/304513\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/303882\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\r\n\r\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":309772,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/309772.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Give all essential worker a tax break for earnings during the Covid 19 crises","background":"The Government should give all essential workers a tax break by doubling the tax free allowance for all essential workers in the tax year 20/21 during this Covid 19 emergency.  It can be reset the following Tax year if this pandemic is over.","additional_details":"During the pandemic many jobs have been deemed essential. Many of these jobs are low paid, but are seen as important for life to continue in these trying times. Many are face to face with the public so risking their health to do these jobs and are doing long hours as their colleagues go ill. \r\n\r\nBy doubling the tax free allowance for these worker you are allowing them to be both rewarded for their efforts and encouraging them to help cover any gaps in the rota due to illness","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2020-03-25T12:46:20.087Z","updated_at":"2020-04-02T08:05:22.887Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-02T08:05:22.889Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-30T20:49:44.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/306845\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\r\n\r\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":310443,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/310443.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Help the NHS paramedics get extra resource in a constructive way","background":"Re-purpose paramedics to help people with ailments and COVID19 by giving the ambulance driving jobs to unemployed drivers by trade and free up the paramedics to provide the medical 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whatever resources they need to cope with coronavirus.\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\r\n\r\nwww.gov.uk/coronavirus\r\nhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\n\r\nThe Government has also created an online service to help you out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support\r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\r\n\r\nYou can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/\r\n\r\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.\r\n \r\nFind out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/\r\n \r\nRead letters asking further questions of Government Ministers: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":310888,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/310888.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"More help for the people who have been self employed Short term during Covid-19","background":"Put measures in place to help people under 12 months 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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/310471\n\nRemove the £50k earnings limit for self-employed to access government funding: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/310455\n\nCoronavirus Support Package for Directors / Shareholders of small Limited Co's: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/310515\n\nGet HMRC to refund the Self-Employed their Jan 2020 1st Tax Payment on Account: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/304995\n\nBring forward COVID-19 Self-employment grants to April 2020: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/310898\n\nYou can find out about what Government support is available for people as a result of coronavirus (under the section on employment and financial support) here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\n\n\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\n\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\n\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.\n\nFind out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/\n\nRead correspondence with Government Ministers asking further questions: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/\nUK Parliament Disclaimer: this e-mail is confidential to the intended recipient. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender and delete it from your system. Any unauthorised use, disclosure, or copying is not permitted. This e-mail has been checked for viruses, but no liability is accepted for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. This e-mail address is not secure, is not encrypted and should not be used for sensitive data.\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":309105,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/309105.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Identify Senior Citizens and provide basics for them to survive COVID-19","background":"COVID-19 is impacting pretty much everyone around the world. We have witnessed very senior person walking to supermarket to stand in the queue to get perhaps bread or milk and couldn't walk straight and that person was standing car to car to take a breath. Govt must take care of Senior people.","additional_details":"Government must take care of Senior people to help them positively in order to survive COVID-19. We as individuals have limited means and ways to help people, so, Government will be able to identify Senior citizens effectively and provide them basic items be it a milk, bread or bowl of pasta. Young people can rush and stock up food as they need and when they need. With more tough measures in free movement for a good reason, it will be very difficult for Senior people to look after themselves.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2020-03-24T11:10:44.958Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T07:51:12.470Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-31T07:51:12.473Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-24T12:31:04.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"We have published a petition calling on the Government to provide all pensioners a survival pack containing essentials to last 30 days, which you might like to sign: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302940\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\r\n\r\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\n\r\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":634292,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/634292.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"NHS doctors to reopen availability of advance appointments.","background":"Instruct NHS local GPs to allow appointments to be booked in advance especially for medication reviews, regular check ups rather than having to have pot luck ringing at 8am every morning and hope you can get an appointment.","additional_details":"Patients are missing or delaying regular check ups and medical checks due to not being able to get an appointment. \r\nPreviously, before covid, patients could ring and book appointments within the next three weeks ahead and so could plan work around their appointments. Now patients have to hope that their boss is ok with them dropping out of work or missing meetings to go to last minute appointments (if you can get through and get one when you ring at 8am and sit in queue for up to hour).","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2023-03-05T20:05:19.639Z","updated_at":"2023-03-10T08:07:37.083Z","rejected_at":"2023-03-10T08:07:35.914Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2023-03-08T08:56:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Petitions must call for a specific action that the UK Government or House of Commons is responsible for.\r\n\r\nDecisions about taking appointments are a matter for individual GPs, not the Government or House of Commons.\r\n\r\nAs a result it is not possible for the Government or House of Commons to take the action you have requested."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":309674,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/309674.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Construction Company Closures due to Corona Virus - Immediate Effect","background":"The purpose of this petition is for the Government to take action, to close down all Construction Sites / Businesses imminently, providing them with financial support to be able to be at home in isolation - to even be provided with the same 80% package which has been afforded to others.","additional_details":"The Gov needs to take the health and safety of our construction workers seriously as the Scottish Gov has and send them home.\r\n\r\nFamily members who are most vulnerable are essentially being \"forced\" to work as they cannot risk the financial burden of not working, whilst companies continue business as normal.\r\n\r\nIt is STILL deemed \"safe\" for Construction workers to remain on site, so long as they are 2m apart. This is unacceptable and not doable.  Health and Well-being must be the priority.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2020-03-25T09:05:14.027Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T17:01:41.044Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-27T20:05:43.779Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-25T09:40:44.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/308933\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":310442,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/310442.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Close all non essential businesses throughout the coronavirus pandemic","background":"To close all non essential businesses throughout the coronavirus pandemic to save lives","additional_details":"Because people are risking their lives for  businesses that are not necessary in helping to fight coronavirus and it is not needed for them to be open right now. Health is more important than wealth.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2020-03-26T18:43:47.472Z","updated_at":"2020-04-17T04:05:57.036Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-17T04:05:44.076Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-26T18:54:04.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"The Government has imposed a number of restrictions on individuals and businesses as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. You can find out what you can and can't do here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do\n\nIf you want the Government to consider closing down offices and businesses and ordering home working, you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/301439\n\nIf you want the Government to close all businesses that are not vital, you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/308122\n\nIf you want the Government to implement a complete lockdown, you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/310805\n\nIf you want the Government to close all shops including supermarkets, you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/310341\n\nIf you want the Government to close all unnecessary businesses including takeaways, you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/307294\n\nIf you would like the Government to close all non-essential online stores and warehouses, you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/311765\n\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\n\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\n\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\n\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.\n\nFind out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/\n\nRead correspondence with Government Ministers asking further questions: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":638849,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/638849.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Making busking free in Uxbridge or a yearly license and support local musicians","background":"Allow for street entertainment in Uxbridge to be either free or a yearly license fee rather than £37.50 for 2 hours","additional_details":"Street entertainment offers small towns live music and supports independent artists to help grow. It should be looked at as a positive, charging £37.50 for a 2 hour slot is unethical and near enough impossible. Music should be encouraged it’s freedom of speech and also connects with passers who often spend money in local establishments and want to find out more about the artists performing.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2023-05-29T19:45:27.535Z","updated_at":"2023-06-06T09:17:31.469Z","rejected_at":"2023-06-06T09:17:21.392Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2023-05-29T19:51:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"You could raise your issue with a local councillor who represents you. You can find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them, by entering your post code here: https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":625248,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/625248.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Prohibit the cutting down of primary forests.","background":"Place a ban through legislation on any UK company cutting down or enabling another company to cut down primary forests. Positively encourage the protection of primary forests globally by motivating other countries to follow suit.","additional_details":"Once they are gone they are gone forever!","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2022-10-13T18:47:17.452Z","updated_at":"2022-11-10T08:19:29.980Z","rejected_at":"2022-10-17T15:09:16.782Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-10-14T08:28:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.\r\n\r\nWe understand that you want to see more protections for primary forests, but beyond banning the cutting down of these forests, we're not sure what actions you want banned, when you refer to \"enabling another company to cut down primary forests\".\r\n\r\nYou could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":304364,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/304364.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Take action and make clear rules for businesses and the public re: Covid-19","background":"The government needs to make clear rules regarding closures of businesses and the restrictions of people's movement relating to Covid19. The current advice uses vague wording such as 'non-essential contact' & 'unnecessary travel' which is open to interpretation & unclear to the public / businesses.","additional_details":"The government's advice up until now has been open to interpretation and is not giving the public or business clear enough guidance on how to help in the efforts against Covid19. At the moment people and businesses are being asked to chose between their moral values, the lives of the vulnerable and their own livelihoods.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2020-03-17T11:38:38.265Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T18:11:12.433Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-31T18:11:03.894Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-17T13:17:24.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"already-happening","details":"You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\n\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\n\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\n\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.\n\nFind out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/\n\nRead letters asking further questions of Government Ministers: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":305221,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/305221.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Give more support to self-employed, sole traders and sub contracted individuals","background":"More fiscal support for self employed and sole traders during the COVID-19 pandemic. By this we mean introducing government loans and grants accessible for those that fall into the aforementioned categories. Currently, the only support would be to apply for ESA which would only pay £80 per week.","additional_details":"Self employed, sole traders and sub contracted individuals are generally skilled workers. Skilled workers should not be treated differently from small businesses just because they do not pay business rates or other associated costs. If you are self employed and not working, this means no income and no bills being paid; the same outcome as is for small businesses. The Government are propping up businesses with grants/loans but nothing for self employed. ESA unfortunately does not cover a thing!","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2020-03-18T15:35:10.154Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T17:00:00.021Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-27T20:11:40.356Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-18T16:38:34.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"already-happening","details":"Since this petition was started, the Government has said that most self-employed people can claim a taxable grant worth 80% of their trading profits up to a maximum of £2,500 per month for the next 3 months.\n\nYou can find out who is eligible and how to apply here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme\n\nYou can read the Government’s announcement here:\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-gives-support-to-millions-of-self-employed-individuals\n\nYou can find out what other Government support is available for people as a result of coronavirus (under the section on employment and financial support) here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\n\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\nhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\n\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":305299,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/305299.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"GCSE and A Level Students Grades should be repredicted.","background":"GCSE and A Level Students predicted grades shouldn't be given as the actual grade as they have improved from that time.\r\nBy getting reprediction it shows a fair representation of what they could have actually got if the exams were to take place.","additional_details":"","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2020-03-18T17:52:18.270Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T17:02:19.899Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-30T09:12:52.523Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-18T18:05:14.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Decisions about exams are a matter for exam boards and individual schools, not the UK Government or Parliament. You can read the decision made by exam boards on what will happen to exams here:\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/further-details-on-exams-and-grades-announced\n\nIf you want the Government to review the decision to use previous data to calculate exam grades, you may wish to sign this petition:\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/306773\n\nAs a result of the large numbers of petitions people have tried to start on this issue, and following a large number of questions it received from petitioners about exams, the Petitions Committee asked the Government about the impact of coronavirus on schools and exams.\n\nWatch all the questions and responses:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmHWDlzlxfA&feature=youtu.be&t=3771\n\nWatch the responses to the following questions:\n\nWhat was the reasoning behind the timing of school closures?\nhttps://youtu.be/MmHWDlzlxfA#t=1h3m16s\n\nWhat is happening with exams including GCSEs, A-levels, and SATs?\nhttps://youtu.be/MmHWDlzlxfA#t=1h4m35s\n\nWhat measures are in place to protect vulnerable children, those on free school meals, and the teachers and other staff who are still working in schools?\nhttps://youtu.be/MmHWDlzlxfA#t=1h7m09s\n\nWhen might schools re-open?\nhttps://youtu.be/MmHWDlzlxfA#t=1hm12s\n\nExam cancellations and the current coronavirus pandemic can cause worry and stress. You can find information on how to deal with stress here:\n\nYoung Minds:\nhttps://youngminds.org.uk/\n\nChildren’s Society:\nhttps://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/mental-health-advice-for-children-and-young-people/issues-affecting-young-people\n\nChildline:\nhttps://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/anxiety-stress-panic/coping-with-stress/\n\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\n\nNHS website:\nhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\n\nUK Government website:\nhttps://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}]}