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This cut is to be reviewed after three months with the possibility to extend a further 3 months.","additional_details":"In the face of this crisis, we believe that Parliament should unite with the general public and offer support in this fight. The money saved to the tax payer will help fund the economic losses and damage we see to public services.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2020-04-24T20:55:56.252Z","updated_at":"2020-05-11T16:37:13.627Z","rejected_at":"2020-05-11T16:37:08.049Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-04-24T23:26:54.000Z","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't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise.\r\n\r\nThe Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) is responsible for deciding on MPs' expenses and pay. IPSA is independent of both Parliament and Government.\r\n\r\nYou can find out how to contact IPSA here:\r\n\r\nhttp://www.theipsa.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":467145,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/467145.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":"Letting Fans Back In Football Stadiums","background":"We are looking to get fans back in stadiums following the Coronavirus Pandemic, Non League Football clubs are going bust because they are not getting any funding from the FA to keep them alive, we want this to change and you to let fans back in to stadiums","additional_details":"We want them to find it in there hearts to help out and let fans attend football games again to pump some revenue into the club's they support, we obviously want them to do it following the Social Distancing guidelines and to let fans in \r\n\r\nLet Fans In is a campaign going around and it has been recognised by BBC and Sky Sports this is the same as that campaign","committee_note":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2020-08-12T20:52:38.640Z","updated_at":"2020-09-03T11:10:00.303Z","rejected_at":"2020-09-03T11:09:56.233Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-08-12T21:17:54.000Z","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 think this petition is similar:\r\n\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/334366"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":302163,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/302163.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":"Restore the right of all pensioners to draw down their pension pot as they wish","background":"Restore the right to all pensioners, regardless of any exiting annuities, to draw down all or some portion of their pension pot. All pensioners over 75 should automatically have this right. Anyone with a potentially fatal illness should also have this right regardless of age.","additional_details":"Many annuity holders could make more sensible, immediate use of their own money and no longer have to pay administration fees to the pension pot holder.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2020-03-13T12:46:54.800Z","updated_at":"2022-01-20T08:24:33.691Z","rejected_at":"2022-01-20T08:24:32.925Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-01-17T08:41:58.000Z","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 are concerned about access to private pension funds, but we're not sure exactly rule change you want the Government to reverse.\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":331617,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/331617.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":"Reduce car theft and uninsured drivers","background":"Mandate that all new cars should have a biometric security system to start the car. Additional drivers are given access by the owner. The car validates via mobile/WIFI connection that the MOT, driving licence and insurance are valid.","additional_details":"Car security has improved significantly over the past 20 years, however, technology has moved on and we can do soo much better. Let’s get rid of uninsured drivers, let’s make it near impossible to steal cars and let’s bring about the end of car crime.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2020-07-15T11:36:35.453Z","updated_at":"2023-07-10T12:23:39.676Z","rejected_at":"2023-07-10T12:23:39.677Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2023-07-06T06:22:40.000Z","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 currently have the following petition open, which you may like to sign:\r\n\r\nRequire additional security measures in new cars to prevent car theft\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/632242"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":596211,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/596211.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":"Remove South Africa from the red list of countries entering England.","background":"The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the whole of South Africa based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. \r\nSouth Africa is on the red list for entering England. The USA donated  2,2m doses of the Pfizer vaccines adding to the 5,6m donated in July.","additional_details":"Over the last seven days there has been a 2,2% decrease in new cases which is a very slow reduction. Admission to hospitals reduced by 0,7% to 13 600 yesterday, small but welcome.\r\nOver the last seven days hospitalization reduced by 3,3%.\r\nNew cases reduced by 2,2% again small but welcome.\r\nThe total number of people fully vaccinated either with one dose of J&J or two doses of Pfizer is now 5,450 million which is 850000 more than last week.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2021-09-01T23:08:07.360Z","updated_at":"2022-03-11T13:11:18.266Z","rejected_at":"2021-09-07T12:22:22.621Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-09-02T19:13:38.000Z","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/589382"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":616523,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/616523.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":"Consider funding half the cost of weight loss surgery","background":"I’d like the government to consider funding half of the cost of bariatric surgery for those it is deemed medically necessary; enabling access to bariatric surgery sooner would save the NHS millions of pounds in the long run, and help people take control of their weight and health earlier.","additional_details":"In the UK, approximately 65% of the adult population are considered overweight or obese. Even more shockingly, approximately 20% of children are considered obese. \r\n\r\nObesity related illness or disease currently costs the NHS approximately £6.5 billion.\r\n\r\nA person who has various co-morbidities such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease could rack up a cost hundreds of thousands for the NHS, whereas accessing bariatric surgery sooner could help - approx cost of the surgery? £12,000.","committee_note":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2022-05-12T19:54:22.345Z","updated_at":"2022-05-16T07:21:01.071Z","rejected_at":"2022-05-16T07:20:53.553Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-13T08:51:09.000Z","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":"already-happening","details":"Weight loss surgery is already available through the NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/weight-loss-surgery/\r\n\r\nDecisions about whether a patient qualifies for NHS weight loss surgery are matter for individual clinicians, not the Government or Parliament."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":300830,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/300830.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":"Evacuate citizens vulnerable to COVID19 to British Overseas Territories","background":"We would like the government to atleast consider contingency arrangements to evacuate citizens vulnerable to COVID19 to some of our British Overseas Territories (as they are likely to contain communities isolated from the virus) to protect them from this global pandemic.","additional_details":"Our government has a duty of care for us, and, in particular, for those most vulnerable in our society. By not making contingency arrangements to evacuate our most vulnerable citizens (those with pre-existing health conditions, the elderly, our youngest children) we are actively putting their lives at risk. In this modern day of the 21st century, when we are past social Darwinism, this cannot stand. Please could you atleast consider this proposal to protect our most vulnerable.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2020-03-07T22:04:19.637Z","updated_at":"2020-03-13T09:31:29.810Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-12T19:36:13.794Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-07T22:38:44.000Z","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":"irrelevant","details":"The British Overseas Territories are self-governing and so it would not be possible to require them to take British patients.\r\n\r\nIn any case, treatment decisions are a matter for the NHS and not the Government or Parliament "},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":306967,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/306967.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 self employed people the same support as employees - 80% of salary.","background":"Give equivalent and fair support to the self employed during the outbreak by guaranteeing to pay 80% of their current salary up to a maximum of £2500 per month.\r\nWe all pay tax.","additional_details":"With access only to statutory sickness pay and some help from universal credit many livelihoods, households and careers are at risk of ruin.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2020-03-20T22:28:45.457Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T17:00:00.980Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-27T20:11:42.193Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":null,"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":307231,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/307231.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":"Treat self employed equally with the employed during this corona virus epidemic.","background":"Give the self-employed the opportunity to receive more than just sick pay if they need it during this epidemic - employers can get 80% of employees salaries during this epidemic why?","additional_details":"","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2020-03-21T09:57:40.074Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T17:00:00.887Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-27T20:11:42.022Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":null,"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":308453,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/308453.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":"Include self-employed and sole traders in the corona virus 80% wages scheme","background":"Include the self-employed and sole traders in the corona virus 80% wages scheme.","additional_details":"Because not doing so is ludicrous and discriminatory. How on earth will these people live?","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2020-03-23T07:09:33.368Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T17:00:00.723Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-27T20:11:41.746Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":null,"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":307494,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/307494.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 self employed 80% of their last financial self assessment for a weekly wage","background":"Please pay the self employed and give them 80% of their last financial self assessment..","additional_details":"Why should a hard working self employed person be reduced down to living on universal credit..We should be supporting the trade-men’s & woman who have contributed for years to the government..Please prime-minister do not let them down and let them loose their incentive for working hard in the future..","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2020-03-21T15:46:23.056Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T17:00:01.252Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-27T20:11:42.720Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":null,"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":307129,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/307129.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":"Guarantee 80% of a self employed person’s previous tax year income","background":"Guarantee 80% of a Self Employed person’s income based on their last tax return up to the value of £2500 a month in the same way a furloughed employee will be paid.","additional_details":"15% of the workforce make up the self employed sector. People who have worked incredibly hard to build up a business, contributing to society - maybe even generating jobs, are seeing their businesses grind to a halt. Zero cash flow and mounting bills. \r\n\r\nDeferring VAT and tax liabilities will be pointless if the self employed can not pay it.\r\n \r\nOffering Universal Credit to the value of SSP, around £95 a week, falls fair short of providing financial assistance to millions of people who need it now","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2020-03-21T07:55:08.510Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T17:00:01.438Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-27T20:11:43.038Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":null,"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":301207,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/301207.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 needs to be done to protect elderly and the vulnerable (young and old)","background":"More action & practical help/support to protect elderly & the vulnerable.\r\nLimit travel.\r\nGive more practical & realistic advice washing your hand is not enough.\r\nTo care & think more about those more at risk instead of just seeing them as an age or a health problem young/ old we all matter the same","additional_details":"Washing your hands is basic common sense. Yet people are ignoring that advice.\r\nI care for someone & we rely on hand gels etc daily yet the people that need it can’t get hold on any.\r\nMost of us are doing what we need to but unless everyone follows then it’s all pointless. \r\nIt time our government put things into action to protect us all, we can’t protect ourselves without more being done. I don’t want to have to lose someone to this virus or see others in pain. Hygiene & contain isn’t working","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2020-03-10T02:04:49.217Z","updated_at":"2020-03-13T09:33:57.110Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-13T09:33:57.113Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":null,"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":"We understand that you want more to be done to protect the elderly and vulnerable from COVID-19 but it's not clear what action you would like the Government to take to achieve this.\r\n\r\nYou could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.\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/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public "},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":307088,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/307088.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":"Provide sufficient financial support for self-employed during  Covid-19 crisis","background":"Financial support announced for the five million self-employed workers in the UK is inadequate, unfair and nowhere near enough to support families relying on self-employment income.\r\n\r\nFinancial support should match that for those in employment - 80% of the last tax return up to £2500 per month","additional_details":"The self-self employed contributed over £275bn to the UK economy in 2018 according to the IPSE, enough to provide NHS funding twice over, so shouldn’t be dismissed.\r\n\r\nHelp self-employed workers stay afloat and survive the Corona-19 crisis.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2020-03-21T06:06:40.145Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T17:00:00.498Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-27T20:11:41.358Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":null,"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":308145,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/308145.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":"UK Government treat the self employed the same as employed workers COVID19.","background":"Self employed workers make up 15% of the workforce yet are being told to survive on universal credit when out of work whilst the employed workforce are being supported financially 80% of their wages up to £2,500 max a month. Use historical tax returns submitted. Treat everyone the same.","additional_details":"When the country is being asked to close its businesses and put people out of work, the UK government came to employed workers aid with a financial support package. However, the government is being prejudiced towards the self employed who are being segregated in a 2 tier workforce.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2020-03-22T15:08:40.210Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T17:00:01.621Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-27T20:11:43.382Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":null,"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":307112,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/307112.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 self-employed sole traders 80% of their usual wages if they have no work","background":"The self-employed only have access to £94 a week statutory sick pay. This is not enough as many are now out work and have bills to pay just like the employed. They should have 80% of usual wages paid for. 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As the UK government have announced that students within UK will not be required to sit for exams, it is fair to provide the international students with the same opportunities.","additional_details":"As a result of the outbreak of COVID-19, international students have been disproportionately affected in comparison to those in the United Kingdom. Consequently, students sitting for iGCSE and iALevel exams internationally have been given an unfair disadvantage in the face of all other international candidates sitting for said exams, as certain schools around the world have been required to shut. As a result of the school closure, students face the possibility of not completing the course material prior to sitting on our exams in May/June.  \r\n\r\nI believe that there should be an indefinite cancellation of May/June exams for international candidates as arguably we have been even more affected by the virus than those in the U.K. Please consider this proposal.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2020-03-23T17:27:29.711Z","updated_at":"2021-01-14T16:14:11.515Z","rejected_at":"2021-01-14T16:14:11.517Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":null,"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 courses and assessments that are delivered by independent educational institutions, as opposed to state schools, are a matter for individual exam boards and educational institutions, not the Government or House of Commons.\r\n\r\nWe could accept a petition calling for the Government to prohibit any exams from taking place during the Covid-19 outbreak, if that is something you want to happen.\r\n\r\nWe understand that the current situation is stressful for many people, including students. Student Minds, a mental health charity for students, is collating guidance and developing resources to support students experiencing stress as a result of the current situation, which you may find useful: https://www.studentminds.org.uk/coronavirus.html"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":306972,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/306972.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":"Self Employed should be included for 80% salary a month","background":"We would like the goverment to treat the self employed as they would the employed in these troubled time and not ignore the £5 million + who also pay their taxes and national insurance","additional_details":"","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2020-03-20T22:34:09.411Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T17:00:01.055Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-27T20:11:42.372Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":null,"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":568497,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/568497.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":"Cancel International ALevel & IGCSE Exams (CIE&Edexcel)","background":"Through this petition, all we are asking for is an equal chance for success, and equal opportunities for students both in the UK and globally, as this mass outbreak of COVID-19 is likely to affect many students sitting these exams internationally, and in many cases worse than the UK’s outbreak.","additional_details":"We, IAL students around the world, are pleading to the UK government to reconsider their decision and make the same call they have for the UK students, as to preserve the interest of students and maintain equal treatment internationally. Many of them will attempt to enter UK universities, and now have an uphill battle against students who, due to not having to sit exams will in most cases be awarded grades they would not necessarily get if they were to sit exams, and as such it puts International students at a competitive disadvantage.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2021-01-07T20:42:03.251Z","updated_at":"2021-01-14T16:14:19.294Z","rejected_at":"2021-01-14T16:14:19.129Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":null,"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 courses and assessments that are delivered by independent educational institutions, as opposed to state schools, are a matter for individual exam boards and educational institutions, not the Government or House of Commons.\r\n\r\nWe could accept a petition calling for the Government to prohibit any exams from taking place during the Covid-19 outbreak, if that is something you want to happen.\r\n\r\nWe understand that the current situation is stressful for many people, including students. Student Minds, a mental health charity for students, is collating guidance and developing resources to support students experiencing stress as a result of the current situation, which you may find useful: https://www.studentminds.org.uk/coronavirus.html"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":307097,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/307097.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":"TAXI DRIVERS NEED EMERGENCY SUPPORT WITH INCOME","background":"Taxi drivers around the country have seen there incomes drop due to COVID 19. The governemnt should act quickly and implement emergency mesures in order to support incomes of Taxi drivers. 80 percent of self employed peoples wages should be covered just as it has been done for Employees.","additional_details":"This is a crisis that will lead to families starving and unable to pay there bills. children will go hungry because the sole earner in the family has seen his income drop so dramaticly.ACT NOW to avoid a crisis or pay the price at the next election or worse.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2020-03-21T06:50:37.983Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T17:00:00.570Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-27T20:11:41.501Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":null,"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":307398,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/307398.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":"Include self employed in the 80% wage support based off their last tax return","background":"With Covid 19 putting millions of self employed workers out of business, we feel we should be included in the 80% wage support being given to retained staff, to determin what that figure would be, use the tax returns submitted for tax year 2018/2019","additional_details":"The access to SSP and Universal credit is no where near enough to cover rent or even partial rent if landlords chose not to give a payment break, also, there is council tax to pay, food to buy, utilities and finance agreements not covered by the government at this time. There are also no guarantees that our businesses will be able to recover from this once the pandemic is over, yet we will still be expected to go back to full mortgage/ rent and bills with potentailly no income coming in.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2020-03-21T13:37:11.107Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T17:00:00.942Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-27T20:11:42.121Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":null,"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":307100,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/307100.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 self employed the same wage payment as employed staff during Covid-19,","background":"During the covid-19 every registered self employed person should be entitled to the 80% wage payment up to a maximum of £2500 a month. We continue to pay into the government via tax and national insurance therefore we are entitled to the same benefits employed staff are","additional_details":"We are all in the same position during this tragic event and still have bills to pay. We are all losing work because of this situation and will be unable to pay if we completely stop work through either clients not wanting us to or the government putting us all in lock down. SSP is simply not enough to even put food on the table for an average sized family where both parents are self employed.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2020-03-21T06:53:57.130Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T17:00:00.657Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-27T20:11:41.642Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":null,"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":307334,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/307334.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":"Support the self employed NOW","background":"There are 5 million self employed people in the UK - the list of trades extensive.\r\nBusinesses with a LTD status mean that the owner is paid as an employee and qualifies for the £2,500 per month for employees.\r\nSelf employed people are entitled to around £90 per week under UTC.","additional_details":"There are 5 million self employed people who have built businesses through perseverance and hardwork.\r\nSupport them by reviewing their submitted accounts and make a payment commensurate to the 80% being paid to employees.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":2,"created_at":"2020-03-21T11:56:55.404Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T17:00:00.623Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-27T20:11:41.588Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":null,"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":301816,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/301816.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":"Ban all public transport due to CORONAVIRUS as fear spreads in uk.","background":"I want to close public transport because of the coronavirus spreading. If we do not close them, more will be infected. This will lead to a catastrophy and numbers will increase.","additional_details":"If we do not close them, more will be infected. This will lead to a catastrophy and numbers will increase.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":2,"created_at":"2020-03-12T16:23:45.528Z","updated_at":"2020-03-13T09:40:47.907Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-13T09:40:34.338Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":null,"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/300900.\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/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public "},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":307807,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/307807.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":"Do more for the self employed in this Coronavirus Pandemic crisis we have!","background":"There is 5 millon self employed people in this country you said that you would pay 80% of employment wages! But nothing for the self employed! Only benfits! Seriously \r\nSelf employed and local businesses’s pay taxes, and keep this country going! \r\nLarge business like tesco ect dont pay as much as us","additional_details":"Change the way you are dealing with this with employment and support local businesses and self employed with work, government grants loans ect! \r\nMaybe make loans and grants the same ad you do with Universities loans when someone earns more then 22K a yesr u take back the payment of the loan! Do something like that or something with the self employed! So we can keep our staff and keep our business’s open! If all the businesses close everyone will sign up to benfits anyways! So why dont u stop tha","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":2,"created_at":"2020-03-21T23:51:38.800Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T17:00:00.199Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-27T20:11:40.756Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":null,"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":[]}}]}