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All professional football clubs must be licensed in order to operate.\r\nTo have a charter that all license holders follow. To be able to remove license from those that don't follow the charter\r\n","additional_details":"Football clubs are more than just businesses, especially in this country. Once you have chosen or be given a club to support that is your club till death. And the only protection we have against being exploited is the hope that the people that purchase the club you support aren't parasites and put the club first.\r\nThe current governance don't have the power or conviction to be able to take on the largest clubs and the balance of power has been shifted from supporters.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2021-04-19T14:09:52.992Z","updated_at":"2021-11-21T00:00:00.660Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-05-20T10:38:23.387Z","closed_at":"2021-11-20T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-04-19T15:04:55.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":596646,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/596646.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":"Turn York's ring-roads (A1237 & A64) into a motorway","background":"I want the Government to turn York's ring-roads (A1237 & A64) into a motorway, with associated enhancements, to make getting around York easier and faster. York's existing ring-roads, both of which are 'A' roads, should be turned into a continuous motorway (e.g. A1237(M), A64(M)).","additional_details":"Because, right now, getting around York is a pain, especially if you are on the A1237 with a single-carriageway. But if we turn both of York's ring-roads into a single continuous motorway, it should make getting around York significantly faster (thanks to additional carriageways).","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2021-09-08T10:42:34.496Z","updated_at":"2022-03-21T00:00:01.810Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-09-20T16:44:11.536Z","closed_at":"2022-03-20T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-09-08T12:41:18.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DfT","name":"Department for Transport","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":585114,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/585114.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":"Prioritise pregnant women in their third trimester for Covid-19 vaccination","background":"Pregnant women in their third trimester should be offered vaccination before Covid restrictions lift, ideally by May 17th but otherwise June 21st.","additional_details":"Data suggests that pregnant women are at a higher risk of severe illness in their third trimester or if they have recently given birth.\r\n \r\nPregnant women and new mothers could keep up their own levels of social distancing, hygiene and wearing of face masks beyond June 21st, but this is impractical when trying to give birth in hospital!\r\n \r\nMany NHS workers have still not been vaccinated, and measures to prevent NHS workers with Covid-19 from being on duty will never be perfect. Pregnant women and new mothers need to be protected.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2021-05-05T21:10:39.631Z","updated_at":"2021-11-14T00:00:08.389Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-05-13T11:19:22.063Z","closed_at":"2021-11-13T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-05-06T20:58:25.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DHSC","name":"Department of Health and Social Care","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":585351,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/585351.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":"End visa requirements for Thai nationals who want to visit England.","background":"To let Thai nationals to have the opportunity to come and visit England and stay for a determined period without a visa (30 days). Create some online form or something similar and easier than a visa.","additional_details":"Many passport holders from different countries are allowed to visit the UK visa free for 30+ days but Thailand is not on there and a lot of Thai nationals want to come visit the UK as a tourist but cannot as getting a tourist visa can be very difficult for them.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2021-05-08T18:10:36.180Z","updated_at":"2021-11-15T00:00:00.542Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-05-14T08:52:11.427Z","closed_at":"2021-11-14T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-05-08T18:24:55.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"HO","name":"Home Office","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":550438,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/550438.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":"All accused to be made to come to court for sentencing.","background":"Government to give powers to judges so they can order accused persons to come to court for sentencing and not allow the accused to refuse to attend .","additional_details":"The victims and families of victims have a right to see the accused receive their sentence in person in court.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2020-09-06T20:07:54.414Z","updated_at":"2021-04-06T23:00:09.302Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-10-06T12:57:42.628Z","closed_at":"2021-04-06T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-09-09T16:51:54.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"MoJ","name":"Ministry of Justice","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":565727,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/565727.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":"Offer weekly Covid-19 testing to all school staff","background":"School staff of all schools, not just secondary schools, should be tested in line with key workers such as care workers and some NHS staff.","additional_details":"Although not on the front line in the same way as the NHS they still provide a vital role in this pandemic but appear to have been ignored. The science supports children of primary age being minimal risk, but surely under basic health and safety risk assessment, the government should do all it can to keep staff safe and implementing this simple measure.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2020-12-31T08:58:21.497Z","updated_at":"2021-07-25T23:00:04.487Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-01-25T08:38:32.725Z","closed_at":"2021-07-25T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-31T10:29:47.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DfE","name":"Department for Education","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":556910,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/556910.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":"Extra Financial support for indoor soft play having to close for the second time","background":"Soft play is vital to children's physical and mental well-being, learning and social support for parents, carers, childminders etc. The original Grant's were a huge help but this has been used up on rent and ongoing utility costs. A second survival grant is needed.","additional_details":"The services offered by play centers are vital in the community The extensive measures that have been implemented and the dedication of staff to make the premises covid secure. Many businesses who got the original financial support were able to reopen in June and July. However for Soft Play centres we were unable to reopen till 15th August.\r\n\r\nWe urge the government to offer a further grant for this sector.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2020-10-30T22:33:40.413Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T23:00:00.911Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-11-06T14:53:23.193Z","closed_at":"2021-05-06T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-31T03:51:07.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"HMT","name":"HM Treasury","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-treasury"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":304819,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/304819.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 high street banks and building societies due to Coronavirus","background":"Those working in high street banks and building societies are at risk of contracting Coronavirus as we have contact with customers, money and customers' cards. Many staff have to deal with face to face transactions and have been given no protective wear.","additional_details":"Many staff working in head offices are allowed to work from home but staff that work in-branch and deal with customers on a daily basis are being asked to continue to work on the frontline. With no gloves, no protective wear, no consideration that we are at a higher risk especially touching money and the machines. Customers in the mean time can withdraw from cash point or use internet banking. This is just short term until corona ceases.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2020-03-17T21:57:51.616Z","updated_at":"2020-10-08T23:00:03.008Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-04-08T16:42:19.563Z","closed_at":"2020-10-08T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-17T22:16:54.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":556852,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/556852.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":"Allow interest-only payments on Bounce Back Loans for up to 10 years","background":"Businesses are suffering really badly across the country. ","additional_details":"The government should extend the existing interest-only repayment options for the bounce back loans where business pay the interest only until they have the equity to make repayments of the actual loan, and have this in place for 10 years repayments.\r\n\r\nThis would help support businesses get through 2021 after already taking such losses in 2020 and a second wave making it worse for businesses.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2020-10-30T11:57:38.476Z","updated_at":"2021-05-06T23:00:00.894Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-11-06T11:18:35.522Z","closed_at":"2021-05-06T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-31T13:29:27.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"HMT","name":"HM Treasury","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-treasury"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":555148,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/555148.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":"Move deadline of secondary school application to end of November.","background":"Move dead line of secondary school application to end November. Because of the coronavirus and this situation 11plus exam moved from September 2020 to October 2020, so the results only publish end of November after the dead line of secondary school application deadline that is end of October.","additional_details":"Because of the coronavirus and this situation 11plus exam moved from September 2020 to October 2020, so the results only publish end of November after the dead line of secondary school application deadline that is end of October.\r\nBecause everything moved to one month this deadline of secondary school application need to move to end of November as well so the parents can make right decision.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2020-10-19T14:21:56.930Z","updated_at":"2021-05-04T23:00:06.450Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-11-04T14:11:02.530Z","closed_at":"2021-05-04T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-19T16:45:54.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DfE","name":"Department for Education","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":574469,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/574469.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 business rates for the financial year ending 2022","background":"Most property based businesses have been closed or partially closed for the last twelve months. Rents would have continued to be due and whilst many landlords may have exhibited forbearance during the lockdown, they will expect rent payments to resume, including arrears, once trading commences.","additional_details":"Freezing business rates will enable businesses to use the twelve months post reopening to manage and plan for the onslaught of rent obligations plus arrears placing their business back on an even financial footing. For a typical smaller businesses on low margins and for whom rent and rates make up a major proportion of operating expenses, such an approach will be the difference between financial sustainability or widespread closures and the associated social and economic consequences.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2021-02-08T12:10:04.180Z","updated_at":"2021-08-17T23:00:03.284Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-02-17T08:56:05.654Z","closed_at":"2021-08-17T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-10T13:11:37.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":564250,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/564250.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":"Move Christmas to 25th February 2021","background":"Move Christmas to 25th February 2021\r\n\r\nCancel all bank and school holidays now (apart from Christmas Day) and resume these as planned at a later date, pending that the vaccine is having the desired effect.","additional_details":"Resetting the date for in 8 weeks time will help ease the psychological burden and give the country a much needed boost after the most difficult of years.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2020-12-19T20:02:37.676Z","updated_at":"2021-06-29T23:00:04.753Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-12-29T11:15:12.463Z","closed_at":"2021-06-29T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-19T20:17:47.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"CO","name":"Cabinet Office","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":564732,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/564732.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":"Fund refunds for people who were unable to travel in Tier 4","background":"UK government announced with an absolute minimum notice introducing Tier 4 from Sunday, 20th December in London and the South East of England. It became illegal to travel outside of the tier, including abroad. As a result many people lost money for their flights as some airlines refuse to refund.","additional_details":"The fact the government refunds coach and train tickets for the period of 23-27th December is insufficient. Many people had their tickets, including flights, booked few days earlier and coming back few days after Christmas which are not covered by the refund. Additionally, tickets had to be booked after 24th November where in fact, some were booked even before the first lockdown (March 2020) happened. Government failed to enforce sufficient restrictions for airlines to cancel their flights.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2020-12-22T23:19:33.525Z","updated_at":"2021-08-22T23:00:05.989Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-02-22T14:48:52.733Z","closed_at":"2021-08-22T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-16T11:03:17.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DfT","name":"Department for Transport","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":582391,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/582391.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":"Extend deadline for applying for £10k Covid Grants from 31.03.21 till 30.04.21","background":"Extend £10,000 Grant Application deadline for 1 more extra month.","additional_details":"Many small businesses didn't know it about available grants, and were too busy dealing with all missed payments and emails, collectors.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2021-04-07T09:55:56.414Z","updated_at":"2022-02-17T12:42:15.245Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-04-12T12:57:13.060Z","closed_at":"2021-10-12T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-04-07T10:14:05.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":560059,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/560059.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":"Extend Visa extensions for health workers during coronavirus (COVID-19)","background":"At the height of the coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic the Government determined that all health workers were crucial to the fight against the pandemic and declared this: - if you are a health worker, you may be eligible for a 1-year extension to your visa for free","additional_details":"At the height of the coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic the Government determined that all health workers were crucial to the fight against the pandemic and declared this.\r\n\r\nNow that the pandemic has returned and health workers are again being called upon to commit themselves, it would only be prudent to again give those who were not covered in the first period  the same opportunity to get an extension on their visas free for a year.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2020-11-10T21:28:04.565Z","updated_at":"2021-07-15T23:00:06.473Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-01-15T18:36:07.331Z","closed_at":"2021-07-15T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-14T11:36:57.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"HO","name":"Home Office","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":552951,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/552951.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":"Limit compulsory DNA sample taking and offer an incentive to test voluntarily","background":"The current 16 DNA marker police database would continue but with forced collection of new data only when justified for the immediate case. Along side this a modern database capable of matching criminals to crime scenes via distant relatives would hold data from random volunteers.","additional_details":"With a larger set of markers being needed, there would be no moral basis to compel testing. But it could be made attractive to volunteers simply by allowing the participants free use of the database for their own purposes (genealogy, identifying an unknown parent or half-sibling). This would give a much larger and so more effective resource than expecting people to pay for their own commercial test and then consent to Law Enforcement Matching using their data. Why would you do that?","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2020-09-30T21:00:39.390Z","updated_at":"2021-04-29T23:00:09.300Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-10-29T14:41:38.272Z","closed_at":"2021-04-29T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-04T14:53:04.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"HO","name":"Home Office","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":630005,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/630005.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":"Require all drivers to switch to winter tyres in November as a mandatory measure","background":"Drivers should be required to switch to winter tyres between 1st November and 31st March. This is important to ensure that vehicles are equipped to handle colder weather and icy conditions, which can significantly reduce the risk of accidents.","additional_details":"Making it mandatory for drivers to switch to winter tyres would improve road safety significantly, as winter tyres provide better grip, braking performance and fuel efficiency in cold temperatures. This would reduce the number of accidents caused by slippery roads and icy conditions, while also reducing the amount of fuel wasted due to inefficient tyres. Additionally, it would help reduce the amount of wear and tear on the roads, as the tyres would be better suited to the cold and wet conditions. Making it mandatory for drivers to switch to winter tyres would ultimately result in a safer and more efficient driving experience for everyone.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2022-12-17T09:47:40.033Z","updated_at":"2023-06-21T23:00:02.688Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-12-21T11:15:37.363Z","closed_at":"2023-06-21T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-12-17T10:28:00.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DfT","name":"Department for Transport","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":308974,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/308974.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 food stores on a Sunday during this lockdown","background":"Emergency measure during lockdown to close all food stores including those with pharmacies to give the staff a well earned day off","additional_details":"This will help shop workers get some rest during this unprecedented period and give shops time to restock properly","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2020-03-24T05:55:33.172Z","updated_at":"2020-10-24T23:00:02.644Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-04-24T14:10:07.804Z","closed_at":"2020-10-24T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-24T10:29:44.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":557382,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/557382.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 a grant equal to November 2019 revenues for businesses required to close","background":"All businesses required to close during the second lockdown in November 2020 should be provided with a grant equal to their revenues in November 2019, or 1/12th of their 2019 revenues.","additional_details":"Sectors forced to close during the spring lockdown invested significantly to open when allowed to open earlier this year and to prepare for winter. The lockdown announced for November 2020 will be devastating for these businesses, and the furlough scheme will not go far enough to help. The measures announced on 31 October gave no time for businesses to adapt and prepare and will be devastating without significant support.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2020-11-01T10:23:17.584Z","updated_at":"2021-06-04T23:00:01.868Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-12-04T10:33:35.191Z","closed_at":"2021-06-04T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-01T10:42:57.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":318384,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/318384.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 guarantees to  mortgage lenders for the extension of mortgage periods.","background":"The Government should provide extended guarantees to mortgage lenders for extending mortgages periods by up to one year for everyone impacted by Covid-19. The extension of the mortgage period averts the increased mortgage repayments at the time people are burdened by Covid-19 debts.\r\n","additional_details":"The current payment holidays offered by banks alone are inadequate as they prescribe increased payments due to interest and shortened duration for repayment. All this at the time when other debts have mounted due to limited income. The combination of payment holidays and an extended mortgage period of equivalent length to the holidays averts the additional burden of increased mortgages. The weakness of the economy is likely to dictate longer unemployment periods whilst the economy adjusts to the impacts of Covid-19.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2020-04-25T23:53:00.158Z","updated_at":"2021-01-11T00:00:08.867Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-07-10T10:09:02.329Z","closed_at":"2021-01-10T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-04-27T17:41:04.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"HMT","name":"HM Treasury","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-treasury"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":607841,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/607841.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 cash rewards for Olympic medal winners and their coaches","background":"The Government should introduce financial rewards for Olympic athletes who win medals at the Olympics, and their coaches, as happens in many other countries.","additional_details":"It's unfair not to financially reward Olympic medal winners, after years of training and competing.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2022-02-02T00:11:16.295Z","updated_at":"2022-08-08T23:00:06.254Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-02-08T17:47:28.770Z","closed_at":"2022-08-08T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-02-02T08:18:48.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":312469,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/312469.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 emergency legislation to allow volunteering in key businesses","background":"Currently anyone volunteering for a private business could be deemed a worker, and so entitled to wages and other employment rights. The Government should introduce emergency legislation to allow people whose workplaces have been closed to help in key industries as volunteers.","additional_details":"This would encourage people who can support the nation to do so without creating costs for businesses, or risking any adverse consequences in terms of losing benefits or increasing taxes for the individuals volunteering.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2020-03-31T08:09:49.709Z","updated_at":"2020-11-28T00:00:01.078Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-05-27T16:30:41.711Z","closed_at":"2020-11-27T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-31T13:49:34.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DWP","name":"Department for Work and Pensions","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":569925,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/569925.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":"Require schools to send hard copies of teaching material during closures","background":"Some children do not have access to the internet and therefore cannot learn effectively from home and miss out on education. Make schools send work home by post or collection.","additional_details":"","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2021-01-13T12:00:25.345Z","updated_at":"2021-07-20T23:00:07.406Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-01-20T14:47:10.754Z","closed_at":"2021-07-20T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-13T12:50:47.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DfE","name":"Department for Education","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":562009,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/562009.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 Government grants to businesses for COVID-19 prevention measures","background":"UK businesses are currently struggling to remain open whilst protecting their staff and customers. Preventing the spread of COVID-19 is becoming a costly operation. We believe that a grant from the UK government would assist companies with funding effective COVID-19 prevention measures.","additional_details":"The protection of UK businesses during this time of crisis is paramount in minimising the impact of COVID-19 to the UK economy. \r\n\r\nIf shops & amenities are expected to remain open without contributing to the spread of COVID-19, effective preventative measures need to be installed and maintained.\r\n\r\nThe provision of a government grant, solely for the use of COVID-19 prevention will ensure that every business can afford to remain open whilst protecting employees and customers.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2020-11-26T14:18:07.832Z","updated_at":"2021-06-07T23:00:00.472Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-12-07T12:53:41.809Z","closed_at":"2021-06-07T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-01T15:06:37.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"HMT","name":"HM Treasury","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-treasury"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":581715,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/581715.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":"Bring forward the May 17th ease of restrictions","background":"The UK economy needs the May 17th date of restrictions being eased to be brought forward.","additional_details":"As cases and deaths are easing significantly and over half the country are now vaccinated, its proven our efforts have worked and its time to ease restrictions further (before May 17th) so we can get our livlihoods and mental health back on track.  We need to see loved ones that live further away and stay over night and catch up on precious lost time.  The numbers don't lie so don't continue to punish the nation for another 7 weeks. So many businesses are stilll suffering.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2021-03-30T14:29:55.143Z","updated_at":"2021-10-27T23:00:09.300Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-04-27T09:24:57.809Z","closed_at":"2021-10-27T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-04-01T16:18:25.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"CO","name":"Cabinet Office","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office"}],"topics":[]}}]}