{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=7&parliament=4&state=rejected","first":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?parliament=4&state=rejected","last":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=1532&parliament=4&state=rejected","next":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=8&parliament=4&state=rejected","prev":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=6&parliament=4&state=rejected"},"data":[{"type":"archived-petition","id":558170,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/558170.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"To resume driving lessons and tests!","background":"Resume driving lessons and tests!it’s is educational and instructors are unable to work from home!if takeaways and construction is allowed then driving tests/lessons should be allowed!just put tougher restrictions on for example limited time in the car!!!","additional_details":"Instructors are unable to work from home and it’s is educational for students!!! Where in school there is no social distancing and mixing with 100s of households!","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-11-02T14:49:29.565Z","updated_at":"2020-11-06T10:07:06.470Z","rejected_at":"2020-11-06T10:07:06.473Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-02T14:56:37.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/557462"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":307599,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/307599.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":"Lock down everyone in the UK in their home for 20 days to contain Coronavirus","background":"I want you to contain the virus by making it mandatory for everyone to stay inside their homes containing any spread. Enforced by police and army patrolling the streets day and night. Fines to be given to anyone not adhering or even by force.","additional_details":"The only way to contain this virus and make people adhere is by enforcement. It’s currently recommended, but recommendation doesn’t work for everyone, it gives choice and choice in this circumstance will cost lives. A complete shut down of society. Nurses and doctors to be issued with letters to travel, no cars on streets. Food to be delivered to houses. Every other job shut down where possible.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-21T18:38:34.115Z","updated_at":"2020-04-15T09:26:40.691Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-15T09:26:40.695Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-21T19:06:54.000Z","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":"already-happening","details":"Since you started your petition, the Government has imposed a number of restrictions on individuals and businesses as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. You can find out what you can and can't do here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do\r\n\r\nIf you wish the Government to place further restrictions on individuals and businesses, you may wish to sign some of the petitions below.\r\n\r\nIf you want the Government to consider closing down offices and businesses and ordering home working, you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/301439\r\n\r\nIf you want the Government to close all businesses that 'are not vital', you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/308122\r\n\r\nIf you want the Government to implement a complete lockdown, you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/310805\r\n\r\nIf you want the Government to close all shops including supermarkets, you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/310341\r\n\r\nIf you want the Government to close all 'unnecessary businesses including takeaways', you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/307294\r\n\r\nIf you would like the Government to close all non-essential online stores and warehouses, you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/311765\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\r\n\r\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\r\n\r\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.\r\n\r\nFind out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/\r\n\r\nRead correspondence with Government Ministers asking further questions: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":558216,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/558216.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 pubs and bars to sell takeaway alcohol during lockdown","background":"Allow all pubs and bars with an off license to sell alcohol as takeaway during lockdown.","additional_details":"Supermarkets can sell alcohol as takeaway, as can pubs and restaurants through delivery partners. 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Too many jobs and businesses will inevitably be lost as a result.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-11-02T16:06:35.508Z","updated_at":"2020-11-09T09:18:10.361Z","rejected_at":"2020-11-09T09:18:10.362Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-02T16:36:37.000Z","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":{"code":"already-happening","details":"The new regulations that have been put in place for the current lockdown allow licensed premises to sell alcohol provided this is pre-ordered by the customer: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/1200/pdfs/uksi_20201200_en.pdf"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":305857,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/305857.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":"Put £1000 into every bank account of working age for a minimum of six months.","background":"Government should avoid bringing people into a complicated benefits system and act now - decisively - to guarantee incomes.  This means putting £1000 into the bank accounts of working age people through existing payroll systems - immediately.","additional_details":"This action will remove the fear of unemployment and no income, enable people to keep shopping, working, providing for their families and prevent the economy crashing completely.  It is a comprehensive measure.  The money can be recouped later by a temporary 1% increase on income tax as the economy strengthens.  It also means people will be better able to support the vulnerable in society and focus on health.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-19T12:34:02.102Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T09:29:02.190Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-31T09:29:02.192Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-19T12:46:44.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302284\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\r\n\r\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\n\r\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":307605,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/307605.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":"Stop all NMC Nurse registration fees for 12 months due to impact of covid-19","background":"Support the hard working nurses of the UK who are being effected a lot more than most of the population by Covid-19. Offer them a free 12 months NMC Registration no matter when in 2020 they renew and refund anyone who has already pay. They will experience financial pressures even when working.","additional_details":"To support the Nurses of the UK during this testing time. Show them how appreciated the work they do actually is.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-21T18:53:52.340Z","updated_at":"2020-04-23T10:44:51.132Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-23T10:44:51.133Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-21T22:52:14.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Registration fees for nurses are a matter for the Nursing and Midwifery Council, not the Government or Parliament.\r\n\r\nYou could start a new petition calling on the Government to reimburse nurses for these charges for the next 12 months, or to provide a grant to the Nursing and Midwifery Council so that they do not need to charge these fees.\r\n\r\nWe have published a number of petitions calling on the Government to recognise the work of nurses and other keyworkers financially, which you might like to sign.\r\n\r\nMake hazard pay mandatory for key workers in the midst of COVID 19: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/307619\r\n\r\nGive all key workers a 100% tax and Nat. Ins. holiday through COVID-19 crisis: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/306845\r\n\r\nPay bonus to all key workers: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/307215\r\n\r\nIncentivise NHS staff during the COVID19 outbreak by making wages untaxable: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/304595\r\n\r\nIncrease pay for NHS healthcare workers and recognise their work: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300073\r\n\r\nBonus for emergency services personnel working due to COVID-19: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/303306\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\r\n\r\nwww.gov.uk/coronavirus\r\nhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\n\r\nThe Government has also created an online service to help you out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support\r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\r\n\r\nYou can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here:\r\nhttps://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/ \r\n\r\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak. \r\n \r\nFind out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/\r\n \r\nRead letters asking further questions of Government Ministers: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":305554,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/305554.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":"Pass Legislation to Suspend Rent and Council Tax Effective Immediately.","background":"£330bn pledged by the Conservative Gov to help Businesses and Landlords while Rent-paying citizens are left to fend for themselves and rot in isolation.\r\n\r\nWe pay an absurd amount of Rent that is double or triple when compared to the amount Landlords pay for their mortgages which is covered by us.","additional_details":"To top it all of we also have to pay extortionate amounts in Council Tax to a council that can’t even fix potholes, provide a decent bus service or even fix a critical bridge in their own backyard (Merton Council please stand up). Enough is Enough. You owe us. And we are collecting. \r\n\r\nThe world and all of its inhabitants have suffered this past year and now once again we are being tested to the brink - we must be strong and brave. It will take a monumental universal effort to overcome this incredibly challenging period but we must do it whilst upholding social justice and equal rights for all. \r\n\r\nShare, Sign, Share. \r\n\r\n#weareallinthistogether #staysafestayhome\r\n\r\nThinking of you all ❤️","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-18T21:58:28.688Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T18:07:07.570Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-31T18:06:58.078Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-18T22:15:34.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Suspending payments for rent, council tax, mortgages and utilities is a matter for individual landlords, councils, mortgage providers and utility providers, and not the UK Government or Parliament.\n\nIf you want the Government to encourage lenders, landlords and utilities to freeze payments during lockdown, you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302256\n\nIf you want the Government to require councils to suspend council tax payments during the coronavirus outbreak, you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/303274\n\nIf you want the Government to implement Universal Basic Income to give home and food security during the coronavirus outbreak, you may also wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302284\n\nYou can find out  about asking for a mortgage holiday from lenders here: https://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/mortgages-coronavirus-consumers\n\nYou can find out about what Government support is available for people as a result of coronavirus (under the section on employment and financial support) here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\n\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\n\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\n\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\n\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.\n\nFind out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/\n\nRead letters asking further questions of Government Ministers: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":305868,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/305868.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 COVID-19 support to mobile and independent hospitality businesses.","background":"* Include mobile and independent catering businesses in the emergency plans and financial support for the hospitality sector.\r\n* Allow caterers to support this emergency.\r\n* We need inclusion in planing changes to enable mobile and independent catering businesses to pivot to takeaway / collection.","additional_details":"We are a trade body that represents 6,500 independent food & drink businesses who feel forgotten by government at this time. 85% of our members are mobile, event or independent caterers. \r\n\r\nIt is clear that the support measures for the hospitality industry do not apply to our members. The vast majority do not pay business rates, are not covered by their insurance & can not take on additional debt. \r\n\r\nThe mobile and independent catering and bar sector is in a state of emergency & needs your help.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-19T12:53:21.072Z","updated_at":"2020-04-15T12:02:00.501Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-15T12:02:00.504Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-19T13:15:14.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302162.\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here: \r\n\r\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ \r\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus \r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips \r\n\r\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.  \r\n\r\nFind out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/ \r\n\r\nRead correspondence with Government Ministers asking further questions: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/ "},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":305675,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/305675.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":"Add Veterinary staff to the list of Keyworkers.","background":"Consider Veterinary Staff as Keyworkers to allow their children to be schooled during partial school closures caused by Covid-19.","additional_details":"The Veterinary sector is predominantly a female workforce and mothers will be unable to work if their children are not at school. Many heavily rely upon elder relatives to care for their children during the holidays, but have been told under strict guidelines not to use them under the circumstances. With already vast numbers of workers in isolation, this will directly impact the medical care of our beloved pets.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-19T06:49:23.952Z","updated_at":"2020-04-09T09:06:11.092Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-08T18:33:17.810Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-19T07:07:54.000Z","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":"already-happening","details":"Since you started this petition, the Government has published guidance for schools on maintaining educational provision for the children of key workers. You can read this here:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision\r\n\r\nFollowing this, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and British Veterinary Association (BVA) issued a joint statement to provide clarification for veterinary surgeons, stating that those involved in urgent care or care related to farm animals can be considered key workers : https://www.rcvs.org.uk/news-and-views/news/coronavirus-rcvs-and-bva-issue-joint-guidance-on-key-worker/\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:  \r\n\r\nwww.gov.uk/coronavirus \r\n\r\nhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ \r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips \r\n\r\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":308113,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/308113.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 a TAX FREE lump sum of £5000, to ALL FANTASTIC HEALTH WORKERS.","background":"Give a TAX FREE lump sum to all Fantastic Health workers. This would be  a great way to say THANK YOU! to them all.\r\nThe money could come from the overseas aid budget","additional_details":"The National Health workers are going over and above in their efforts to keep us all well. They must feel that they are appreciated. \r\nWhen this virus is beaten wouldn't it be fantastic for the Government to give each and everyone of them a big Thank You! Bonus of £5000 each. By God they deserve it. The money could be taken from the overseas aid budget and given to each and everyone of these HERO'S.\r\nCome on Government DO THE RIGHT THING. DO YOU CARE.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-22T14:18:10.466Z","updated_at":"2020-04-02T08:21:47.380Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-02T08:21:47.381Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-22T16:07:14.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/307215\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\r\n\r\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":558425,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/558425.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":"Keep outdoor tennis open during lockdown 2 for singles and household bubbles","background":"Allow outdoor tennis for singles or household bubbles, possibly with additional guidance about not sharing balls as we did in lockdown 1","additional_details":"There is no logic to ban playing of tennis when playing within a household at all and the physical and mental benefit is huge - especially given it’s an outdoor activity.\r\nFurther, singles should be allowed with distancing because the broader rules allow taking of exercise with one other in a public setting. If transmission via tennis balls is a concern, players can simply serve using their own balls and not touch the other players balls as we did before.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-11-02T21:37:31.578Z","updated_at":"2020-11-09T16:00:22.711Z","rejected_at":"2020-11-09T16:00:22.713Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-02T22:17:17.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign some of these petitions:\r\n\r\nAllow indoor/outdoor tennis courts to operate under strict distancing protocols: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/557428\r\n\r\nExempt outdoor tennis from closure due to COVID-19: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/557658"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":558436,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/558436.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 singles outdoor tennis and coaching to continue during this 2nd lockdown","background":"Allow singles and one-to-one coaching to continue on outdoor tennis courts. This will still follow government guidelines and protect people's jobs and mental health during this uncertain time.","additional_details":"Tennis is naturally a socially distanced sport, especially singles. It doesn't follow reason for outdoor tennis courts to be closed when singles tennis could continue, still following guidelines of meeting one person from another household whilst distancing. \r\nThis isn't just the closure of someone's hobby; coaching is a job which will unnecessarily be stopped and tennis for some people is extremely important for their mental and physical health, both important in a pandemic.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-11-02T22:04:04.959Z","updated_at":"2020-11-09T16:00:07.451Z","rejected_at":"2020-11-09T16:00:07.455Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-02T22:15:17.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign some of these petitions:\r\n\r\nAllow indoor/outdoor tennis courts to operate under strict distancing protocols: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/557428\r\n\r\nExempt outdoor tennis from closure due to COVID-19: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/557658"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":307609,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/307609.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 Self Employed Sole Traders to claim 80% of their average annual income","background":"Allow Self Employed Sole Traders to claim 80% of their average annual income due to loss of earnings caused by the Corona Virus Epidemic. The income should be calculated by finding the average earnings from the last 3 years. The weekly income support should last 3 months and be reviewed regularly.","additional_details":"Whilst businesses have been strongly supported by the government during these times, Sole Traders and Self Employed people have not been given adequate financial backing from the government to help them and their families survive. £90 a week sick pay does not cover living costs for families. We should be offered the same help as those that are employed. 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They are join this opportunity to make more money with something  that has been a tragedy. This againts human rigths . They not guilty and we are not as well. We are taking up to you as you are the authority and you can protect us and our rigths. During this horrible time of CORONA VIRUS.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-19T17:16:40.344Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T12:47:31.544Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-31T12:47:31.546Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-19T18:18:04.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Arrangements for changing or rebooking travel are a matter for individual airlines and travel agents, not the Government or Parliament.\r\n\r\nWe have published a petition calling on the Government to create a fund to reimburse money lost due to covid-19 travel cancellations, which you might like to sign: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/304912\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\r\n\r\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":597776,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/597776.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 media accountable for sharing ‘fake news’ and causing panic","background":"Accountability needs to be imposed on the press in order to stop cascade panic reactions. 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Enough is enough - Hold them to account.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2021-09-25T10:21:22.589Z","updated_at":"2021-09-28T09:18:34.662Z","rejected_at":"2021-09-28T09:18:33.543Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-09-25T10:31:08.000Z","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. The Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the content of media reporting. 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Purchase directly from relevant manufacturers such as Silverline.com.\r\nCompulsorily purchase all FFP3 masks from Screwfix, Serco, B&Q, and other similar stores. \r\nDistribute all FFP3 masks to ICU staff.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-21T22:03:19.968Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T18:02:12.881Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-31T18:02:01.590Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-22T08:49:24.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/304243\n\nAdvice on the use of personal protective equipment is a matter for Public Health England, not the Government or Parliament.\n\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\n\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\n\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\n\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coranavirus outbreak.\n\nFind out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/\n\nRead letters asking further questions of Government Ministers: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":306199,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/306199.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 NHS nurses the same pay and rights as school teachers","background":"NHS nurses do not have the same rights to strike, they get paid considerably less than, and yet they spend the same amount of time training and even more time and money in renewing and registering than teachers do. 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Ins. holiday through COVID-19 crisis: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/306845\n\nPay bonus to all key workers: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/307215\n\nIncentivise NHS staff during the COVID19 outbreak by making wages untaxable: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/304595\n\nIncrease pay for NHS healthcare workers and recognise their work: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300073\n\nBonus for emergency services personnel working due to COVID-19: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/303306\n\nMake the minimum wage equal for all ages and increase to at least £10: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/301749\n\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\n\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\n\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\n\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.\n\nFind out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/\n\nRead correspondence with Government Ministers asking further questions: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":306128,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/306128.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 NHS front line staff have the appropriate PPE","background":"NHS staff should be equipped with the correct PPE (personal protective equipment). 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The Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the content of media. Ofcom is responsible for the issuing of broadcast licences. "},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":305952,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/305952.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":"Free public transport for health & social care staff during coronavirus crisis","background":"Health care and social care staff should be entitled to free public transport during the coronavirus crisis to ensure that patients have the care they need in the right place, at the right time, delivered by the right person.","additional_details":"During this unprecedented crisis, it is vital that we support our NHS and social care staff in any way that we can.  Whilst public transport is not ideal to contain the spread of coronavirus, the reality is that many NHS and social care staff rely on it to get to work and visit patients in their own homes.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-19T15:10:32.189Z","updated_at":"2020-04-16T08:32:16.713Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-15T16:56:38.318Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-19T15:47:24.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/305801"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":305758,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/305758.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 cleaning, caretaker and concierge staff in the key worker group category","background":"The government has stated that cleaners, caretakers and concierges play an important role in keeping people in their buildings protected and are the frontline in the battle against coronavirus. We want key worker status so they can continue to work and have childcare in place through the schools.","additional_details":"By providing this status, cleaning staff can ensure that there is childcare in place so they can continue to provide essential services. Cleaning is needed in hospitals, prisons, care homes, offices, retail and in homes and with many cleaners now having no childcare options it is restricting the amount of staff available. Whilst cleaners provide a vital service at all times, we believe that this status is critical during the COVID-19 pandemic.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-19T10:07:58.814Z","updated_at":"2020-04-09T09:05:30.259Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-08T18:34:33.008Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-19T10:25:04.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"already-happening","details":"Since you started this petition, the Government has published guidance for schools on maintaining educational provision for children whose parents are critical to the Covid-19 response, and this may include some of the roles mentioned in your petition. In most cases the guidance refers to the sector you are employed in, rather than specific roles. You can find this here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision\r\n\r\nIf you are not sure if this includes your role, then you should speak to your employer.\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:  \r\n\r\nwww.gov.uk/coronavirus \r\n\r\nhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ \r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips "},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":308688,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/308688.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 Student Halls Rent During Corona Virus Pandemic","background":"Whilst the COVID-19 virus has forced university students back to their families and homes, they are still paying the extremely high costs of rent for somewhere they aren't staying.","additional_details":"Students and families are under under high financial stress during this challenging time and paying for accomodation for somewhere they aren't staying and attaining an unnecessary debt  applies more pressure on them. Since this impending lockdown will likely last until after the end of these contracts, it is simply unfair to continue to pay these fees.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-23T15:36:41.499Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T18:05:57.834Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-31T18:05:48.116Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-23T15:46:24.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Suspending payments or providing refunds for tuition fees and rent are a matter for individual universities and landlords, and not the UK Government or Parliament.\n\nIf you want the Government to refund university rent and tuition fees due to coronavirus, you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302855\n\nIf you want the Government to encourage lenders, landlords and utilities to freeze payments during lockdown, you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302256\n\nIf you have concerns about your university's arrangements for teaching and assessment you should raise these with your university or the Office for Students, which regulates the higher education sector.\n\nWe understand that the current situation is stressful for many people. 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\n\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\n\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\n\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\n\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.\n\nFind out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/\n\nRead letters asking further questions of Government Ministers: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":306323,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/306323.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Take less tax during this COVID-19 to promote NHS staff to work more hours","background":"Over time will be done by NHS STAFF or arm forces to fight this corona virus but tax man will take the tax and we will not get paid for our hard work and dedication to support the country during this hard time","additional_details":"Government should support NHS staff and arm forces so they can work more hours and they will get rewarded in the shape of taking less tax during COVID-19 time duration.\r\nYou can support our NHS staff to work more hours and take less tax during this period only to reward the staff.\r\nI suggest the government to take LESS TAX during this time purely to incur age them to work more hours and support the community in this hard time.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-20T03:24:54.879Z","updated_at":"2020-04-15T06:00:37.922Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-15T06:00:22.427Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-20T05:19:14.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"The Government is not responsible for setting the salary of most key workers, or setting minimum wages for particular sectors, but you may wish to sign petitions calling for the following actions:\n\nMake hazard pay mandatory for key workers in the midst of COVID 19: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/307619\n\nGive all key workers a 100% tax and Nat. Ins. holiday through COVID-19 crisis: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/306845\n\nPay bonus to all key workers: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/307215\n\nIncentivise NHS staff during the COVID19 outbreak by making wages untaxable: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/304595\n\nIncrease pay for NHS healthcare workers and recognise their work: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300073\n\nBonus for emergency services personnel working due to COVID-19: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/303306\n\nMake the minimum wage equal for all ages and increase to at least £10: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/301749\n\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\n\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\n\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\n\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.\n\nFind out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/\n\nRead correspondence with Government Ministers asking further questions: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}]}