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Basic tax payers should not be charged this. \r\nIt was not the original concept and idea of this charge to impact basic rate tax paying families.\r\nThe High income benefit charge had remained stagnate and not increased with inflation since 2013.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2021-02-04T11:30:29.435Z","updated_at":"2021-08-11T23:00:02.808Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-02-11T13:54:41.318Z","closed_at":"2021-08-11T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-04T14:31:47.000Z","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":"DWP","name":"Department for Work and Pensions","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions"}],"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":[]}},{"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":576251,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/576251.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 Embryo Destruction statutory cooling-off period by 1-year due to COVID","background":"COVID National Restrictions and court closures have meant the statutory 1-year cooling-off period following order to Destroy Embryos against one parties’ will has not been able to be utilised. ","additional_details":"With many lawyers not accepting work, courts closed, national travel restrictions, face-face mediation has been impossible. Like many women, the law has put me in a position where I have had to fertilise my PRIVATELY harvested eggs due to the seemingly-arbitrary 10 year egg thawing law. This situation has put me at great personal risk. Less than a year after creation 5-day embryos (foetus/placenta visible) are to be destroyed. For me, and many others including those with cancer, storing embryos can be the ONLY chance to have a child.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2021-02-22T01:01:45.394Z","updated_at":"2021-10-06T23:00:07.054Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-04-06T13:57:43.812Z","closed_at":"2021-10-06T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-22T18:45:07.000Z","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":"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":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":571563,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/571563.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Change the date that the clocks go forward to Saturday 13th February 2021","background":"Change the date that the clocks go forward to Saturday 13th February 2021. This would help people’s mental health as a boost during lockdown and give more opportunity  for exercising in daylight after home schooling or home working.","additional_details":"More evening daylight would give a massive boost to the mental health of the UK citizens. Instead of going dark at 5.15pm it would be 6.15pm. More time for exercising for the children who have been home schooling and people homeworking.  Less screen time.  This would be a massive boost to everyone at no cost to the government.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2021-01-22T21:36:30.132Z","updated_at":"2021-08-08T23:00:04.423Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-02-08T12:30:35.103Z","closed_at":"2021-08-08T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-22T22:21:47.000Z","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":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":558406,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/558406.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":"Create a COVID rating system for leisure facilities & increase financial aid.","background":"Introduce a COVID rating system to allow each leisure facility the opportunity to be graded & be provided the opportunity to remain open in further restriction based rulings. \r\nMany facilities both private & local authority have produced incredibly secure settings - this should be recognised.","additional_details":"Reward those who make the huge financial & logistical efforts to provide our community truly COVID secure settings. Many of us have invested thousands of pounds & thousands of hours into making our facilities secure. \r\nLet us show this, let us prove this & reward our efforts by allowing passing grade facilities to remain open & gain financial aid for the proof of financial efforts put in place to ensure we can at least remain viable. Many of us our family run & need help desperately.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2020-11-02T21:14:30.171Z","updated_at":"2021-07-04T23:00:05.288Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-01-04T16:31:47.990Z","closed_at":"2021-07-04T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-02T21:22:37.000Z","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":586114,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/586114.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":"Disallow all 'past paper' questions from 2021 GCSE/A-Level assessments","background":"The Government should ensure that all questions from 'past papers' (including those sat in September 2020) are disallowed from 2021 GCSE/A-Level assessment results, with immediate effect.","additional_details":"On 26 January 2021, the Government responded to a previous petition to say that GCSE/A-Level exams would be cancelled in favour of teacher assessments this year.  Despite this, pupils are neverthess sitting exams in 2021 anyway.  These exams include actual questions and mark schemes used in 'past papers' and, therefore, cheating is endemic and widespread.  These questions should be withdrawn/disallowed, in favour of genuine teacher assessments, as the Government already promised us in January.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2021-05-14T23:51:23.866Z","updated_at":"2021-11-25T00:00:08.741Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-05-24T13:24:49.030Z","closed_at":"2021-11-24T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-05-15T21:18:05.000Z","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":[{"acronym":"DfE","name":"Department for Education","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":330901,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/330901.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 funding to COVID support groups still running","background":"Many voluntary support groups accross the UK have started during COVID to help the most vulnerable in their community.\r\n\r\nThere has been a devistating lack of funding available to these groups who have done the governments job.\r\n\r\nWe want funding for the groups that are still operating.","additional_details":"It is up to the government to look after everyone in society, whether they do it themselves, or pay for someone to do it for them.\r\n\r\nMany groups have been setup to provide essential care and help to those who need it but have recieved 0 support from the government.\r\n\r\nIt is time for the government to step up and provide funding so the groups that are still running can stay within the community even after the pandemic.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2020-07-09T06:42:30.755Z","updated_at":"2021-03-16T00:00:02.510Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-09-15T09:28:01.276Z","closed_at":"2021-03-15T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-09T09:41:24.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":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":550678,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/550678.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":"Reconsider the quarantine for the Greek islands","background":"Reconsider the quarantine on the greek islands where there is data that the islands have fewer infections than the UK","additional_details":"So many holiday makers are losing out on money for flights and holidays because the flights are still going ahead, package holidays are being refunded and people who are paying for just flights are being penalised. Its unfair to those who have waited so long to go away only to now not have a break but also not be refunded.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2020-09-09T13:38:27.486Z","updated_at":"2021-04-06T23:00:09.363Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-10-06T13:00:53.088Z","closed_at":"2021-04-06T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-09-09T14:07:24.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":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":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 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This gives a potential cliff edge on 11th January where people could lose their homes as bailiff evictions restart.","additional_details":"The government could introduce a stay on eviction proceedings during the month of December 2020 to ensure that tenants have sufficient time when restrictions are lifted in early 2021 to find alternative accommodation. It also ensures that the courts are able to focus their efforts on clearing other backlog cases, and tenants can enter the Christmas period knowing that they will not be expected to attend hearings.\r\n\r\nThe ban on bailiff evictions is not the same as a stay on proceedings.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2020-11-23T16:47:55.294Z","updated_at":"2021-05-30T23:00:04.799Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-11-30T10:29:34.166Z","closed_at":"2021-05-30T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-23T16:55:47.000Z","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":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":585647,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/585647.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 the Stage 4 opening a week earlier from 21 June","background":"Please ask the Government to move the Stage 4 opening a week earlier from 21 June, if all the tests will have been met, so that people can enjoy the Euro tournament in pubs - without restriction -  especially England v Scotland on the 18th June.","additional_details":"After the last year, when the public have followed every rule, it would be kind, for the sake of a week, to let them have something to celebrate.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2021-05-11T11:21:48.456Z","updated_at":"2021-11-18T00:00:02.989Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-05-17T14:05:24.709Z","closed_at":"2021-11-17T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-05-12T02:16:45.000Z","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":576274,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/576274.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":"Permit leisure flying and allow flight schools to reopen.","background":"We want to government to let private/leisure pilots fly again and for them to reopen the flight schools because small planes like ours can’t be left on the ground for months on end like big airliners can.","additional_details":"If pilots can’t fly it takes away their pride and joy. Having this taken away from them for months on end can really affect some people. Student pilots who have paid for lessons have not been able to learn because the schools keep getting closed.\r\n \r\n","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2021-02-22T04:57:40.983Z","updated_at":"2021-09-18T23:00:02.824Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-03-18T12:35:43.781Z","closed_at":"2021-09-18T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-23T03:58:47.000Z","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":"DfT","name":"Department for Transport","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":576120,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/576120.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":"Expand Bounce Back Loan eligibility to businesses established since March 2020","background":"The bounce back loan scheme was unfair towards businesses that couldn’t claim an allowance because they weren’t operational before March 2020. The Government needs to allow all businesses to be able to claim an allowance.","additional_details":"This has given an unfair advantage going forward in the future to businesses which were able to claim. Businesses like mine will not be able to compete with a company that was awarded say £50,000.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2021-02-21T10:53:01.555Z","updated_at":"2021-09-08T23:00:01.778Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-03-08T17:22:22.044Z","closed_at":"2021-09-08T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-21T11:18:27.000Z","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":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":558874,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/558874.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Make the 2021 second payment on account optional for self-employed taxpayers.","background":"Self-employed taxpayers would instead pay 50% in January 2021, as usual, and a balancing payment in January 2022. This would mean that the self-employed would only have to pay tax on their actual earnings, reflected in their 2020/21 Self Assessment.","additional_details":"Overpaying tax will put a further financial strain on the self-employed who have been hit hard by the pandemic. By making the second payment on account optional and allowing taxpayers to pay the remainder in the balancing payment in Jan 2022, HMRC will be leveling the playing field between self-employed and PAYE taxpayers and giving people greater control of their cash flow.\r\n\r\nhttps://on.ft.com/3kYn4O2","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2020-11-04T13:29:34.357Z","updated_at":"2021-07-06T21:24:15.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-01-05T17:04:34.567Z","closed_at":"2021-07-05T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-05T15:47:07.000Z","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":558844,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/558844.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":"Set maximum passenger numbers on public transport during Covid-19","background":"It seems there have simply been suggestions on how full public transport can get. After complaining locally, I was told there are no rules on number. I feel this isn't safe as there is no way, at the moment, a member of the public can tell, before boarding, the number of people on public transport.","additional_details":"I have ended up on full buses during the daytime (so no nighttime risks of leaving those waiting), after trying to avoid peak times. During this difficult time and lockdown, I understand the potential issues, but I feel a limit would set a standard to bus/train drivers. Some shops have introduced number limits that the public can see on approach to the entrance of the shop. With each action, we should weigh up if it will solve more than it will harm. I believe this will solve more than harm.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2020-11-04T11:04:39.839Z","updated_at":"2021-06-04T23:00:01.905Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-12-04T11:23:09.494Z","closed_at":"2021-06-04T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-20T13:17:27.000Z","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":"DfT","name":"Department for Transport","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":548396,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/548396.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":"Exempt foreign students from quarantine upon their arrival in September","background":"Allow students from another countries coming to the UK for studies (in September) to skip 14-days quarantine with a test as a viable alternative. The students coming to study in the UK undergo a serious procedure of receiving permissions to study, implying a smaller proportion of them than tourists","additional_details":"Having completed my A-levels, I cannot wait to start my university studies this September. However, being a foreign student from a country not on the UK’s green-list means I’d have to self-isolate upon arrival in order to start my first academic year at uni. The self-isolation costs are insane for a student who plans to live on a specific budget (up to 1500£ on just apartment. Moreover, the prohibited outdoors activities will have a serious negative impact on the well-being due to no exercise.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2020-08-14T13:11:35.756Z","updated_at":"2021-02-22T00:00:04.709Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-08-21T15:50:17.232Z","closed_at":"2021-02-21T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-08-14T16:39:04.000Z","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":"DfE","name":"Department for Education","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education"},{"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":569962,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/569962.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Make it Mandatory for Teachers to have Video Calls with pupils","background":"I want the government to mandate that teachers should hold video classes for their pupils during remote learning. I also want the government to provide teachers with appropriate resources to teach over video call.","additional_details":"I would like this to happen because learning over messages is quite bland and not very engaging. Having video calls with teachers even once a week would help pupils engaged with their learning.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2021-01-13T14:34:01.056Z","updated_at":"2021-07-20T23:00:07.463Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-01-20T12:54:18.592Z","closed_at":"2021-07-20T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-13T19:50:47.000Z","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":568914,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/568914.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":"Ensure work completed since Christmas is not used for exam results","background":"The government and Ofqual should not allow schools to use any work especially mock exam results from after the Christmas holidays for our teacher assessed grades.","additional_details":"","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2021-01-09T12:04:41.435Z","updated_at":"2021-07-22T23:00:09.130Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-01-22T16:44:33.002Z","closed_at":"2021-07-22T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-09T13:28:07.000Z","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":"DfE","name":"Department for Education","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":563546,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/563546.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":"Reopen the RoATP for new Employer Provider Applications","background":"It is felt that the government & ESFA reopen up RoATP for employers to register an application for employer provider status, allowing employers the chance to gain their status, to create new opportunities within the many different sectors like hospitality, warehousing, healthcare and many more.","additional_details":"The register of apprenticeship training providers (RoATP) closed for new applications at midnight on Wednesday 15 April 2020. This is due to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) this has stopped potential employers who have been working to obtain Employer Provider Staus from applying, and being able to access the levy pot they have contributed to help support with upskilling and creating new apprenticeship opportunities under the new government job schemes and creating new apprenticeship jobs.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2020-12-11T20:21:52.851Z","updated_at":"2021-06-21T23:00:07.101Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-12-21T09:07:40.000Z","closed_at":"2021-06-21T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-14T12:35:17.000Z","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":"DfE","name":"Department for Education","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education"}],"topics":[]}}]}