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It seems there is currently very little training for healthcare professionals on PoTS and little research, meaning that many could be going undiagnosed or aren't getting the care they require. Some reports indicate there has been an increase in people with PoTS after Covid-19 and it seems there are very few specialists to deal with them. I believe many people with PoTS are not receiving any care and have very little quality of life. 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Symptoms include palpitations, light-headedness, fatigue, sweating, nausea, fainting and headaches, and are associated with an increase in heart rate.\r\n\r\nWe recognise that PoTS is a complex condition with a range of symptoms which, in the worst case, can be substantially incapacitating. We also understand the concerns raised with us about a lack of awareness and understanding of PoTS among NHS healthcare professionals and the public, and that as a result, many patients have fallen through the gap between cardiology and neurology services.\r\n\r\nEmployers in the health system in England are responsible for ensuring that their staff are trained to the required standards to deliver safe and effective treatment for patients, and for investing in the future of their staff by providing continuing professional development (CPD) funding. The Government has no plans to introduce centrally funded CPD for PoTS.\r\n\r\nTo improve awareness of PoTS amongst healthcare professionals, and specifically GPs, the Royal College of General Practitioners provides training as part of its Syncope toolkit, which is available from the following link: https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/mod/book/view.php?id=12386#:~:text=PoTS,no%20fall%20in%20blood%20pressure\r\n\r\nThe National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) publishes guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of long-term conditions for use by healthcare professionals and commissioners. Whilst the guidance is not mandatory, the Government expects the healthcare system to take the guidelines fully into account in designing services that meet the needs of their local population. NICE has provided healthcare professionals with guidance on PoTS as part of its Clinical Knowledge Summaries, which provide primary care practitioners with evidence based and practical advice on best practice. This is available from the following link: https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/blackouts-syncope/diagnosis/assessment/\r\n\r\nThe Department of Health and Social Care funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). NIHR has supported a broad portfolio of long COVID research including understanding the links between long COVID and PoTS. The LOCOMOTION study (Long Covid Multidisciplinary consortium: Optimising Treatments and Services across the NHS), confirmed that people with long COVID are more likely than others to have orthostatic intolerance, and that these problems are relatively common. They also made recommendations for clinical practice. The Government is also investing significantly into broader research on neurological conditions. Between 2019 and 2024 the Department awarded over £288 million on research for neurological conditions via NIHR. This research covers conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, neurodegenerative diseases, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis. In 2023/24 (the most recent data available), over £72 million was spent on research into neurological conditions.\r\n\r\nThis Government has committed to delivering a 10-Year Health Plan. which will set out a bold agenda to deliver on the three big shifts needed to move healthcare from hospital to the community, analogue to digital, and treatment to prevention. We will be carefully considering input from the public, patients, health staff, and stakeholders as we develop the plan. We would encourage everyone, including people with lived experience of PoTS, to engage with that process. This will allow us to fully understand what is not working as well as it should for the NHS, and to identify the potential solutions. Comments can be provided via the following link: https://change.nhs.uk/en-GB/\r\n\r\nWe recognise that long-term sickness continues to be the most common reason for economic inactivity among the working age population. As part of the Get Britain Working plan, more disabled people and those with health conditions will be supported to enter and stay in work, by devolving more power to local areas so they can shape a joined-up work, health, and skills offer that suits the needs of the people they serve.\r\n\r\nDepartment of Health and Social Care\r\n\r\nThis is a revised response. The Petitions Committee requested a response which more directly addressed the request of the petition. You can find the original response towards the bottom of the petition page (https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/706884)","created_at":"2025-04-02T12:14:58.006Z","updated_at":"2025-05-14T09:32:08.542Z"},"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":"petition","id":700304,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700304.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Introduce new air quality and PPE rules for health and social care settings","background":"We want the Government to set new rules on air quality and infection control in health and social care settings, to prevent and control airborne infections, with new ventilation and filtration requirements, new PPE standards and staffing rules, and monitoring and inspection to ensure compliance.","additional_details":"Covid and other infectious diseases are spread by airborne aerosols. There are key ways to prevent them, by improving air quality and using well-fitting respiratory masks. Some research has found that reinfection can increase the risk of long-term serious organ damage and care workers having amongst the highest prevalence of long Covid. There are many tools to protect people in health and social care, including improving ventilation/air filtration, reintroducing PPE masks and Covid testing, and supporting ill staff to stay home.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7911,"created_at":"2024-11-01T14:52:25.872Z","updated_at":"2025-05-12T16:37:20.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2024-11-11T10:29:12.458Z","closed_at":"2025-05-11T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-11-01T15:27:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":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":"petition","id":733157,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/733157.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Fund NHS COVID boosters for Clinically Vulnerable people – keep covid boosters","background":"'Protect the NHS' and 'Save Lives' by continuing to fund NHS COVID boosters for Clinically Vulnerable people, including most previously shielded as CEV, rather than limiting them to over-75s, care home residents and those with severely weakened immune systems.","additional_details":"From autumn 2025 the Government will deny millions of Clinically Vulnerable people NHS vaccines including people with: diabetes, heart, lung or kidney disease and Down’s syndrome. They continue to face far higher health risks.\r\n\r\nNHS vaccines are cheaper than private boosters at ~£100, and an ICU bed over £1,800 per day. We vaccinate the same people against 'flu because it also causes serious illness and death.\r\nKeep NHS boosters.\r\nProtect the vulnerable, the NHS, and save lives","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":5181,"created_at":"2025-07-13T12:21:35.811Z","updated_at":"2026-02-28T00:00:20.632Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-08-27T15:02:40.159Z","closed_at":"2026-02-27T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-07-13T12:58:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":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":"petition","id":701729,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/701729.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Review the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme","background":"We call on the Government to review the current Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme, as we believe it is not supporting those affected, is inefficient, out-dated, and is compounding harm.","additional_details":"As of 25 September 2024, 15,804 claims have been received by the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme relating to ill-effects from Covid-19 vaccinations. Of these, only 188 have been awarded a Vaccine Damage Payment. We believe that to rebuild trust from the general public, there needs to be a more effective, compassionate means of support for those adversely affected by vaccination. We believe it is time for change, and the UK needs a vaccine injury scheme of which it can be proud.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":4140,"created_at":"2024-11-14T08:46:17.990Z","updated_at":"2025-06-10T04:25:20.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2024-12-09T17:37:19.884Z","closed_at":"2025-06-09T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-11-14T12:03:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":721819,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/721819.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Repeal the Coronavirus Act 2020","background":"We want the act fully repealed. Temporary provisions lapsed in 2022, but we feel its framework lingering risks future democratic overreach. We think repeal restores normal oversight, ends emergency-era controls, & reflects lessons learned. We believe temporary measures should not outlast their need.","additional_details":"We feel the Act represented the largest implemented expansion of state power since the Second World War.\r\nWe think existing legislation such as the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 and/or Civil Contingencies Act 2004, exist to deal with future health emergencies, without sweeping powers that we feel received little scrutiny or democratic oversight prior to Royal Assent.\r\nRepealing this Act emphasises democratic principles, civil liberties, and lessons learned from COVID-19.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":2921,"created_at":"2025-03-10T18:29:56.217Z","updated_at":"2025-10-08T23:00:02.967Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-04-08T08:54:40.662Z","closed_at":"2025-10-08T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-03-10T19:19:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":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":"petition","id":750633,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/750633.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Resolve delays in renewal of COS for Skilled Worker visas","background":"The Government should urgently address delays in renewing Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) for Skilled Worker visas, including clear updates on renewal delays, published processing times, priority for care workers, and an expedited route and support channel for urgent UK-based cases.","additional_details":"Many skilled workers, including senior carers and frontline healthcare staff, face long delays in CoS renewals that risk their lawful status despite continued employment. These delays cause financial instability, emotional distress, and fear of family separation. Many of these workers supported the UK during COVID-19 and provide essential care to elderly and vulnerable people. Disruptions to their visa renewals threaten continuity of care. Urgent action is needed to prevent avoidable harm.","committee_note":null,"state":"open","signature_count":1804,"created_at":"2025-11-13T17:40:30.980Z","updated_at":"2026-03-03T12:59:50.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-01-15T15:08:13.530Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-11-13T19:09:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Anoop Sasidharan","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"HO","name":"Home Office","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":732047,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/732047.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Direct the UKHSA to monitor COVID infections that occur in particular settings","background":"Ensure that the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) monitors, and reports on, the numbers of COVID infections that occur in healthcare settings through its routine surveillance programmes, and advises on how to prevent and control infection in establishments such as hospitals, care homes and schools.","additional_details":"We think the government needs to ensure the relevant policy on the management of healthcare associated infections (HCAI) is extended to include the recording of data on covid infections spread within hospitals.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":1638,"created_at":"2025-07-01T01:21:37.633Z","updated_at":"2026-01-29T00:00:00.558Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-07-28T09:23:49.204Z","closed_at":"2026-01-28T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-07-01T12:20:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":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":"petition","id":701396,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/701396.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Direct the UKHSA to monitor COVID infections that occur in particular settings.","background":"Ensure that the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) monitors, and reports on, the numbers of COVID infections that occur in healthcare settings through its routine surveillance programmes, and advises on how to prevent and control infection in establishments such as hospitals, care homes and schools.","additional_details":"We think the government needs to ensure the relevant policy on the management of healthcare associated infections (HCAI) is extended to include the recording of data on covid infections spread within hospitals.\r\n \r\nTo quote the UKHSA, 'preventing and reducing rates of HCAI involves infection prevention and control, using evidence-based interventions.'\r\n \r\n'Surveillance programmes are an important part of this, as they provide essential information on:\r\n- what and where the problems are\r\n- how well control measures are working.'","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":1604,"created_at":"2024-11-10T19:35:30.848Z","updated_at":"2025-06-03T23:00:01.448Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2024-12-03T17:56:38.822Z","closed_at":"2025-06-03T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-11-11T09:22:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":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":"petition","id":707263,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/707263.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Compensate people excluded from Government COVID support schemes","background":"1. Acknowledge the financial hardship faced by taxpayers excluded from government support during COVID\r\n\r\n2. Provide fair & equitable redress to those taxpayer who received nothing","additional_details":"We think an estimated 3 million UK taxpayers, comprising a diverse group of freelancers, small business owners, & newly employed individuals, were unfairly excluded from COVID financial support schemes. We believe this exclusion resulted in severe financial hardship, including loss of income, business closures, & personal debt. Despite repeated calls for action, we feel the government has failed in its moral obligation & legal duty to address this social injustice, which we think continues to wreck lives.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":1339,"created_at":"2024-12-02T14:53:33.813Z","updated_at":"2025-07-24T23:00:04.908Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-01-24T10:51:06.461Z","closed_at":"2025-07-24T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-12-03T17:31:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":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":"petition","id":700009,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700009.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Fund Covid booster vaccines for all, with priority for Long Covid sufferers","background":"Long Covid can ruin lives and cause financial hardship so we believe the Government must try to prevent new Covid infections. We want free Covid booster vaccines for all and Long Covid sufferers should be a prioritised group.","additional_details":"Currently, many Long Covid sufferers are unable to protect themselves against Covid, which is circulating widely. Research shows repeat infections can cause increasingly severe Long Covid symptoms so we believe sufferers should be considered as medically vulnerable. We think the best way to help prevent repeat infections for existing sufferers is by prioritising vaccination for those who have Long Covid. A full vaccine roll-out could also help prevent new cases of Long Covid by reducing the total number of Covid cases in circulation. Long Covid affects thousands and a recent study estimated that it could cost the economy up to £20 billion due to lost working days.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":716,"created_at":"2024-10-30T14:53:44.200Z","updated_at":"2025-06-05T23:00:05.025Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2024-12-05T10:04:57.429Z","closed_at":"2025-06-05T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-10-30T18:53:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":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":"petition","id":751526,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/751526.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Count waiting time from Covid-19 Home Office delays toward ILR 5-year residence","background":"We call on the UK Government to count Home Office delays during the nearly two-year Covid-19 pandemic toward the 5-year residence requirement for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), ensuring fairness for long-term residents affected by delays beyond their control.","additional_details":"During this period, visa extensions, asylum claims, and other applications faced months of delays due to lockdowns, staff shortages, cancelled appointments, and Home Office backlogs. Despite other protections afforded under Section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971, this waiting time is not counted toward ILR. We ask the Government to recognise these delays as extraordinary, count Section 3C periods toward ILR, and ensure no one is disadvantaged.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":658,"created_at":"2025-11-22T18:03:32.812Z","updated_at":"2026-02-25T09:54:10.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-12-19T17:18:18.975Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-11-23T08:49:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Ali Savas Alkan","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"HO","name":"Home Office","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":746453,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/746453.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Fund a COVID-19 Booster Vaccination for All NHS Healthcare Workers","background":"We call on the Government to fund routine COVID-19 booster vaccinations for all NHS healthcare workers, regardless of age or underlying conditions.","additional_details":"Frontline staff can face continued risk of workplace exposure to COVID, and lack of access to vaccination can increase the chance of illness, staff absences, and transmission to vulnerable patients. Despite this, absence due to COVID is not treated any differently to other illnesses under standard NHS sick leave policies.\r\nProtecting NHS workers protects patients. We urge the Government and JCVI to prioritise staff safety by restoring access to booster vaccinations for all NHS healthcare workers.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":624,"created_at":"2025-10-10T21:49:07.495Z","updated_at":"2026-03-02T23:44:40.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-11-28T14:39:56.788Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-10-11T09:48:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Charlotte Richards","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":"petition","id":702200,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/702200.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ensure needs of autistic people are met in any future pandemic response","background":"Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, I believe many Autistic people struggled to process & understand information about the pandemic. If we were to have another pandemic, appropriate, autism-friendly advice should be provided.","additional_details":"The mental health of many Autistic people has been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent Insight Survey ‘The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Autistic Adults’ published in February 2021 stated: \"72% of respondents reported some or significant deterioration in Mental Health during the pandemic” and said the most negative impacts were the result of “uncertainty and disruption of normal routine”. More should be done to prevent this in future.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":506,"created_at":"2024-11-19T15:26:42.335Z","updated_at":"2025-06-20T23:00:00.997Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2024-12-20T16:25:42.655Z","closed_at":"2025-06-20T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-11-19T16:47:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":727776,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727776.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Review protections for NHS skilled worker visa holders","background":"We urge the Government to launch a review into protections for NHS Skilled Worker visa holders who have made significant contributions. We are concerned many face losing jobs and visas due to NHS cuts. Protections and allowing redeployment without extra visa fees could help retain vital staff.","additional_details":"Some trusts are reportedly planning to cut a large amount of posts. Recruitment freezes and stricter visa rules can make it extremely hard for skilled migrant workers to find new jobs, which could risk the loss of essential NHS staff and the disruption of vital services. Many have paid thousands in visa fees and served through COVID-19 but may face losing their livelihoods and visas.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":356,"created_at":"2025-05-16T13:11:38.771Z","updated_at":"2026-01-19T00:00:21.600Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-07-18T12:35:53.049Z","closed_at":"2026-01-18T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-05-17T05:41:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":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":"petition","id":700314,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700314.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Extend the theory test expiry date from the current 2 years to 3 years","background":"I would like the Government to extend the theory test expiry date from the current 2 year period to 3 years. I believe extending this would be fair and just. Extending it could help the DVLA deal with the Covid backlog and third parties booking lots of slots and selling them on at higher prices.","additional_details":"I feel we should get our money’s worth. How can we be told to pay money for a theory test so we can then get lessons and book a driving test, if we are then told via the DVLA that there isn't any driving test dates available within the time period we need.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":250,"created_at":"2024-11-01T16:08:45.238Z","updated_at":"2025-05-22T23:00:02.848Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2024-11-22T16:08:34.390Z","closed_at":"2025-05-22T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-11-01T17:17:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":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":"petition","id":745188,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/745188.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Fund COVID booster vaccines for the general public\r\n","background":"Give funding for the COVID-19 booster to be available for anyone who wants to get it.\r\n\r\n","additional_details":"With the offer of a COVID booster shot to certain groups, we think it is simply unconscionable not to offer this to the general public as well. Infections happen in crowded spaces such as schools, public transport and shops. \r\n\r\nEveryone should be able to protect themselves and others, regardless of whether or not they are already vulnerable.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":119,"created_at":"2025-10-03T11:53:25.487Z","updated_at":"2026-01-22T23:11:00.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-11-20T14:41:24.921Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-10-03T18:35:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Daria Fussl","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":"petition","id":703239,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/703239.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Cap cost of food and pet food prices","background":"Stop cost increases for food and pet food and cap all food prices to go back to pre covid prices. We think it is not fair for a government to allow food prices to increase significantly. ","additional_details":"The more food prices increase the harder it is for families to feed themselves and make ends meet. We think it should be common sense for a government to stabilise food prices so everyone can afford it. We think it's unfair that some people may feel depressed going on a grocery shop at looking at ridiculous prices. Parents may tell their kids they can't buy some foods they could afford before. Or they may have to decide they can't keep their pets, due to pet food increase.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":119,"created_at":"2024-11-24T19:03:29.738Z","updated_at":"2025-12-17T15:37:21.895Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-01-07T12:47:44.749Z","closed_at":"2025-07-07T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-11-24T21:06:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":703090,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/703090.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Require all civil servants to work in the office 5 days a week","background":"We want the government to require all civil servants to work 5 days a week from the office. We think that productivity has collapsed post COVID and working from home is the main culprit.\r\n","additional_details":"","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":99,"created_at":"2024-11-24T16:47:51.975Z","updated_at":"2025-06-20T23:00:01.219Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2024-12-20T10:49:59.967Z","closed_at":"2025-06-20T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-11-25T10:09:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":747489,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/747489.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Introduce a wealth tax on people with a £50 million+ net worth","background":"Introduce a wealth tax on anyone that has a net worth above £50million. We believe this would mean wealth cannot be transferred or avoided nearly as easily and could help reduce wealth inequality. Since COVID, the wealth of billionaires has risen. ","additional_details":"We believe this has had dire consequences for the rest of society. Living standards for many in the general public are falling, whilst many billionaires are becoming more prosperous. We believe it is excessive for anyone to own billions when millions in the UK rely on food/warm banks just to survive. We want the Government to work for the people, not the billionaires, and we feel it's about time we see this in action.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":88,"created_at":"2025-10-19T17:20:20.533Z","updated_at":"2026-03-02T20:04:20.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-12-02T14:30:29.044Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-10-19T17:58:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Calum White","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"HMT","name":"HM Treasury","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-treasury"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":753714,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/753714.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Extend ELCAS claim period for Armed Forces Personnel after leaving service","background":"We believe the ELCAS credits claim period for service leavers is too short and doesn’t reflect the challenges veterans can face when adjusting to civilian life, and we call on the government to extend the claim period so former personnel have a fair chance to use the training support they’ve earned.","additional_details":"Qualifying varies on time served, and we think this is reasonable and suffice. Those who left service prior to 1st Apr 2016 they had ten years to claim, post this date it has been reduced to 5 years. We think this 10 & 5 year limit needs reviewed and extended in order to support veterans.\r\nWe believe a review is required, and that an extension of the claim period is needed due to:\r\n1. Impact of Covid 19 (Lockdown & restrictions).\r\n2. Veterans suffering from Mental Health Issues or PTSD.\r\n3. Transition can be difficult, years eligible for claim to be extended.\r\n","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":76,"created_at":"2025-12-06T21:45:09.683Z","updated_at":"2026-02-19T22:55:10.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-01-16T16:25:38.701Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-12-06T23:52:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Mr Jamie Cougan","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"MoD","name":"Ministry of Defence","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":743865,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/743865.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Open a full investigation by scientists for the Covid vaccines effect to health","background":"I would like the the Covid vaccination fully investigated for long term health effects, including possible effects that it can have on our health and what it could possibly cause.","additional_details":"We need to know possible consequences to our health.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":71,"created_at":"2025-09-27T22:28:53.550Z","updated_at":"2026-01-28T18:24:00.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-10-23T14:21:39.054Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-09-29T14:14:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Lucy white","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":"petition","id":709088,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/709088.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Allow self-certification of illness for up to 28 days, rather than 7 days.","background":"During the COVID-19 pandemic, a worker could self-certify for up to 28 days of an illness, rather than just 7 days. We would like Government to reintroduce the 28 day certification rule.","additional_details":"We think sickness certification is a large administrative burden on employers, healthcare providers, and citizens who are ill. There are many instances of illness where citizens do not need to visit a GP or other healthcare provider, but require more than 7 days to recover. Access to a GP appointment within 7 days is rare due to pressures on the NHS. We think citizens feeling they must consult their GP within a certain time frame for a Fit Note adds further unnecessary pressure to this system.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":65,"created_at":"2024-12-09T16:46:33.469Z","updated_at":"2025-07-30T23:00:04.844Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-01-30T13:11:11.092Z","closed_at":"2025-07-30T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-12-09T17:32:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":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":"petition","id":745174,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/745174.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Stop income tax on employees' tips in hospitality industry","background":"Tips help an industry already on its knees, desperately trying to keep staff willing to work in hospitality after the fallout of Covid and Brexit. Tips help small businesses keep hardworking teams employed when they can't afford to raise their wages due to spiralling costs and economic climate.","additional_details":"Hospitality is a hard industry which many people couldn’t cope working in. We call for the Government to allow for some spontaneous gratuity of one human to another without a punishing tax that proportionally raises very little for the public purse yet is very detrimental to the hospitality industry and its workers.\r\n \r\n","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":54,"created_at":"2025-10-03T11:15:36.270Z","updated_at":"2026-02-19T17:33:30.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-12-10T11:51:26.809Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-10-03T11:32:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"suzanne hutton","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"HMT","name":"HM Treasury","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-treasury"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":751950,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/751950.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Require every secondary school to have access to a counsellor","background":"We want the Government to make it a legal requirement for all secondary schools to have a counsellor in school at least once a week so all secondary school students have access to have therapy through school.","additional_details":"Since COVID, the number of young people who have probable mental health disorders has reportedly increased from 11.6% of 6-16 year-olds in 2017 to 17.4% in 2021, which we believe means that the need for mental health councillors for this age group has also increased exponentially. However, this also means it has become harder for many to access this support, so we want to make this support easier to access.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":51,"created_at":"2025-11-25T13:53:34.600Z","updated_at":"2026-02-24T06:34:00.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-01-21T14:50:39.591Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-12-02T10:22:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Hannah Rose Jenifer Bryant","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":"petition","id":758782,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/758782.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Make spitting on the streets in public illegal","background":"Ban spitting on the streets.","additional_details":"I am worried that spitting in public places could spread infectious disease. Saliva and mucus contain live pathogens responsible for tuberculosis, influenza, COVID-19, pneumonia, and meningitis. Once expelled onto the ground, these pathogens can contaminate shoes, hands, dust, and water runoff — creating multiple pathways for transmission, especially in dense urban areas. I want the government to make it an offence to spit in public.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":42,"created_at":"2026-01-25T20:05:32.306Z","updated_at":"2026-03-06T08:26:50.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-03-02T12:11:23.704Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-01-26T09:50:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Marion Gibbons","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"MHCLG","name":"Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-housing-communities-local-government"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":714020,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/714020.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Create a compensation scheme for businesses affected by rail strikes","background":"We would like the government to do something concrete to stop rail strikes. They could create a compensation scheme for the businesses effected by strikes funded by the train companies and unions.","additional_details":"We think that the strikes can have an adverse effect on the economy of communities serviced by lines subject to regular strikes and they cannot be left until franchise renewal. The business communities do not wish for the travel disruption to continue into the summer months and beyond, whilst they are still trying to recover from COVID 19.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":42,"created_at":"2025-01-14T10:53:16.722Z","updated_at":"2025-09-18T23:00:02.935Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-03-18T14:14:17.655Z","closed_at":"2025-09-18T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-01-16T14:30:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":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":"petition","id":736027,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/736027.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Review the covid vaccine damage payment","background":"Some people have developed long term chronic illnesses following the covid vaccinations, including care workers who were required to have this vaccination.","additional_details":"We do not believe that £120,000 is fair compensation for those that have developed illness from the vaccines and lost out on opportunities. This includes those working in care settings who were required to have the vaccination to continue working, some of whom may be at risk of losing their careers or being dismissed on medical grounds because of the damage the vaccine has caused. Review the possibility for easier and fairer access, and pay more than £120,000 for the damages caused.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":41,"created_at":"2025-08-03T16:24:34.334Z","updated_at":"2026-03-04T00:00:14.929Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-09-03T14:29:12.140Z","closed_at":"2026-03-03T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-08-03T20:02:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":726508,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/726508.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ensure GCSE students have access to formulae and equation sheets post 2027","background":"In recent years, students have been given formulae and equation sheets for GCSE exams. We believe that future GCSE students deserve equal treatment during their GCSE exams as those who have sat their exams in recent years, as their education was also affected by the COVID 19 pandemic.","additional_details":"We think there needs to be equal resources.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":41,"created_at":"2025-05-01T18:02:36.810Z","updated_at":"2025-12-04T00:00:18.268Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-06-03T07:04:51.626Z","closed_at":"2025-12-03T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-05-01T18:30:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":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":"petition","id":723578,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/723578.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Refund student loans for students who studied during the Covid pandemic","background":"During the Covid Pandemic, my degree was online and many classes were cancelled. Recorded sessions from previous years were used and there was little dialogue or feedback from lecturers, and no time to discuss grades.","additional_details":"Many universities were closed, and many teachers were furloughed and used pre-recorded sessions. I believe the Government should refund the 3 years of study for university students who studied during the Covid Pandemic as I believe quality of education during this time was poor.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":38,"created_at":"2025-03-27T07:53:14.892Z","updated_at":"2025-10-30T00:00:02.304Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-04-29T07:02:09.213Z","closed_at":"2025-10-29T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-03-27T16:01:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":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":"petition","id":755462,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/755462.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Mandate automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in all new vehicles","background":"To mandate the inclusion of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in every brand new car sold in our nation. The rationale behind this proposal stems from the alarming statistics surrounding sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), which affects thousands of individuals each year especially after Covid-19.","additional_details":"The Importance of Immediate Response:\r\n\r\nSudden cardiac arrest can occur at any time, often without warning. The survival rate decreases significantly with each passing minute without immediate intervention. Studies show that the chances of survival can increase up to 50-70% when an AED is used within the first 3-5 minutes of a cardiac arrest. By equipping every new vehicle with an AED, we can ensure that drivers and passengers have immediate access to life-saving equipment.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":36,"created_at":"2025-12-28T23:32:28.897Z","updated_at":"2026-02-06T08:35:30.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-02-02T08:32:46.148Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-12-29T20:52:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Victor Stanciu","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":"petition","id":734144,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/734144.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Task the Cabinet Office with delivery of fast & fair COVID-19 vaccine damages","background":"Move the Covid-19 Vaccine Damages Payment Scheme from the arms-length NHS Business Authority to expert teams in the Cabinet Office.","additional_details":"Adverse reactions may be life-changing disabilities which may incur extra costs, restrict work options, move us into the benefit system. We think the VDPS is not delivering decisions.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":33,"created_at":"2025-07-22T17:03:21.403Z","updated_at":"2026-02-08T00:00:20.579Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-08-07T12:52:20.300Z","closed_at":"2026-02-07T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-07-22T17:59:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":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":"petition","id":710084,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/710084.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Allow Graduate Visa to be extended","background":"We urge the UK Government to allow graduate visa holders to extend their visa by 1–2 years if they have worked for at least one year, paid taxes, and have a clean record. This could help graduates secure skilled jobs, contribute to the economy, and support the UK’s talent retention goals.","additional_details":"We think the current two-year Graduate Route visa is too short for many skilled graduates to secure jobs due to market competition and post-COVID hiring delays. We believe graduates who have worked for at least 1 year, paid taxes, and followed UK laws deserve a fair chance to remain and contribute further. Extending their visa by 1-2 years could help fill labour gaps, retain global talent, and boost the economy. We think this policy would enhance the UK’s reputation as a world-leading destination for education and innovation.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":27,"created_at":"2024-12-15T23:00:56.076Z","updated_at":"2025-08-14T23:00:00.742Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-02-14T11:07:42.558Z","closed_at":"2025-08-14T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-12-16T12:51:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":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":"petition","id":752391,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/752391.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Fund Covid 19 vaccinations for those with progressive lung conditions","background":"We call on the Government to fund Covid 19 vaccinations each year for those with progressive lung conditions, to prevent putting our lives at risk or shortening our lives due to the damage Covid and associated pneumonia can cause us!","additional_details":"Government decided that those with progressive lung conditions, e.g, bronchiectasis are no longer eligible for free Covid 19 vaccinations. We think this is disgraceful and that this can put the lives of those with progressive lung conditions at risk, or in the case of survival means our lives can be shortened considerably by the damage Covid 19 and associated pneumonia can cause to our lungs. We should have a right to treatment that can prolong our lives and not leave us to suffer!","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":26,"created_at":"2025-11-27T17:39:10.419Z","updated_at":"2026-02-21T20:59:20.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-01-08T14:16:42.609Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-11-27T23:28:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Ryan Hughes","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":"petition","id":743303,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/743303.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Inquiry into DWP handling of ESA terminations during Covid-19","background":"We want a statutory public inquiry under the Inquiries Act 2005 into the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) handling of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) terminations and related decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic and other exceptional circumstances.","additional_details":"We believe that some claimants, such as those stranded abroad or unable to comply with procedural requirements due to public health restrictions, were unfairly penalised and that the DWP’s actions may have breached equality duties and caused serious harm to disabled and vulnerable people. We believe a statutory public inquiry is vital to hold authorities accountable and ensure future protections for disabled and vulnerable claimants.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":26,"created_at":"2025-09-26T07:43:40.325Z","updated_at":"2026-01-28T11:59:00.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-10-24T16:51:43.825Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-09-29T16:24:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Jailson Da Silva Rocha","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"CO","name":"Cabinet Office","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office"},{"acronym":"DWP","name":"Department for Work and Pensions","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":748482,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/748482.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Make the COVID vaccine universally available, free of charge, to protect us all.","background":"Provide the resources required by the NHS, to ensure that the COVID vaccine is available for all who would benefit from it, regardless of their age.","additional_details":"COVID continues to exert a serious toll on national health. Its impact is felt across the NHS, schools, businesses, and industry — with clear consequences for the wider economy. While COVID primarily targets the respiratory system, it can affect multiple organs and trigger a wide spectrum of symptoms and complications, some leading to hospitalisation and potentially life-threatening outcomes. Unlike many other countries, the UK still restricts access to COVID vaccines, despite their vital role in reducing severe illness and protecting public health.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2025-10-28T22:14:12.056Z","updated_at":"2025-12-05T13:32:14.425Z","rejected_at":"2025-12-05T13:32:02.305Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-10-28T22:37:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action:\r\n\r\nFund COVID booster vaccines for the general public\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/745188"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":741621,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/741621.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Stop Labour from lowering the voting age to 16","background":"I want to prevent the Labour party from allowing 16 and 17 year olds to have the right to vote.","additional_details":"Since the COVID pandemic, statistics show the GCSE outcomes across Maths and English language, for 16 year old, at grade 4/C (Standard Pass) is steadily declining with just under 1/3 of the country failing. \r\nIf 16 and 17 year olds were allowed to vote, they’d be ~2.9% of the electorate—enough to have swung the EU referendum. With these huge ramifications in mind we should strongly reconsider if 16 year and 17 year olds of this country grasp the basic fundamentals and political knowledge to vote.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2025-09-18T16:53:55.831Z","updated_at":"2025-10-03T13:59:25.763Z","rejected_at":"2025-10-03T13:59:25.766Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-09-18T17:02:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for the same action: \"Don't lower the voting age to 16\" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/733604"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":729352,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/729352.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Lower the price of car insurance for learners / new drivers","background":"the price of car insurance for new drivers is outrageous and with there being barley any jobs for young uk citizens to work at, especially in rural areas. me and 1000s of other young drivers would like the cost of insurance to actually be lowered to the £1200 depending on the score of driving test","additional_details":"the reason why we want it done is because nothing was done about it last time this was brought up in parliament. many young people cant afford it and it leads to people wanting to break the law and drive illegally and to be honest nobody wants that do they? since covid-19 the prices have sky rocketed up. people on tiktok have mentioned the prices on quotes for low powered \"eco\" cars and they have all said in the £6000 mark. that is too much. We want this sorted. not all of us have £6000 spare.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2025-06-04T03:38:51.804Z","updated_at":"2025-12-04T17:12:48.067Z","rejected_at":"2025-06-19T09:41:26.637Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-06-04T08:13:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/703058"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":727614,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727614.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Withdraw the 10-Year ILR Proposal for Overseas Sponsored Workers","background":"The new rule extending ILR eligibility from 5 to 10 years for overseas sponsored workers is unfair. Thousands, including NHS Nurses ,care workers, engineers, and IT professionals, served the UK during COVID-19, risking their lives","additional_details":"Changing the rules now breaks trust, disrupts lives, and may discourage skilled migration. Overseas sponsored workers are really worried about future of their kids as well. We request the UK Government to reconsider this policy and restore the original 5-year ILR route for sponsored overseas workers—especially those who served during the COVID-19 crisis—with compassion, fairness, and integrity","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2025-05-15T07:32:52.433Z","updated_at":"2025-05-23T15:31:53.494Z","rejected_at":"2025-05-23T15:31:15.194Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-05-15T07:40:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:\r\n\r\nProtect Legal Migrants: do not implement the 10-Year ILR proposal\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727372"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":727603,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727603.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Review the proposed change for settlement for health & social care visa holders","background":"As the immigration policy is reviewed, the government is urged to ensure that they are fair in setting up rules for the migrants who are already living in the U.K. on health and social care visa and for their dependents. It is unfair to increase the time required for citizenship midway.","additional_details":"UK had welcomed foreign nurses and care workers during COVID pandemic and they did a commendable job. We so much rely on foreign staff for delivering essential services in the NHS. \r\n\r\nThe proposed changes which were announced recently would mean that they have to remain double the time to gain settlement status and it would be unfair for such families. It seems they are being penalised. \r\n\r\nThe govt is urged to exempt the existing health and social care visa holders from this proposed change","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2025-05-15T05:33:31.767Z","updated_at":"2025-05-23T16:07:20.969Z","rejected_at":"2025-05-23T16:07:18.363Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-05-15T05:43:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:\r\n\r\nKeep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing Skilled Worker visa holders\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727360"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":718701,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/718701.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Freeze Council Tax in Scotland we need a 2 yr freeze on Council Tax in Scotland","background":"Since Covid there had been a clear stunt in economic growth, wages remain low in comparison with inflation in things like groceries, utilities, cars, fuel & insurances to name a few. \r\nThe tax payers in this country are getting squeezed of every penny and dept is mounting!","additional_details":"It’s about time the government in both the UK & Scotland did something! Let’s hold labour accountable for their policies and promises!\r\nOur community centres are gone, our bin services at the bare minimum, roads a mess, high streets ruined, buildings not fit for purpose well enough is enough - why should we face hikes of up to 25% when our services are reduced to the bare minimum - I for one am fed up with the councils spending OUR money and we’re all worse off than ever!\r\nEnough with the raises","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2025-02-21T15:14:29.473Z","updated_at":"2025-03-28T15:58:15.372Z","rejected_at":"2025-03-28T15:58:15.360Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-02-21T16:00:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Your petition is about something that the Scottish Government is responsible for. That means that the UK Government and Parliament can't look into it. \r\n\r\nThe Scottish Parliament has its own Public Petitions Committee. If you'd like to send your petition to the Scottish Parliament, you can find out more here: \r\nhttps://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/committees/current-and-previous-committees/session-6-citizen-participation-and-public-petitions-committee"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":712931,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/712931.json"},"attributes":{"action":"To reform the pay and working conditions for bricklayers","background":"Take action within the construction industry. To give better pay to bricklayers and reform pay structures","additional_details":"The bricklaying industry has taken a massive hit since COVID and we now have to do 5x the work for less pay we have to do ridiculous amounts of unpaid work satisfy local and external building inspectors ie. NHBC and the pay is constantly falling quarter by quarter","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2025-01-07T11:33:07.162Z","updated_at":"2025-02-28T15:41:07.148Z","rejected_at":"2025-02-28T15:15:58.106Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-01-07T12:26:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Decisions about wages are a matter for employers, not the UK Government or Parliament.\r\n\r\nIf you are concerned about your employment and wish to seek advice, you may want to contact Citizen's Advice: \r\nhttps://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":710346,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/710346.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Democracy is under threat\r\nGovt must proceed with  all local elections May 2025","background":"The first sign of any democracy is free and fair elections...closely followed by freedom of speech.\r\n\r\nThe country is already feeling that freedom of speech is being severely curtailed so we cannot allow elections themselves to become playthings based on party expediency or ideological preference.","additional_details":"Ensure that the long planned Local Elections planned for May 2025 go ahead in full.\r\n\r\nThe only reason to stop these in the past have been extreme events such as COVID and Foot and mouth.\r\n\r\nThis is not the case and it's unfathomable that local people will have to suffer maybe poor local councillors or authorities for years longer than would have been.\r\n\r\nIt's outrages and one step away president from putting back general elections to suit.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2024-12-17T16:15:24.584Z","updated_at":"2025-02-25T12:52:16.200Z","rejected_at":"2025-02-25T12:52:16.202Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-12-17T17:22:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:\r\n\r\nDo not postpone the local elections\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/710155"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":753882,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/753882.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Protect Health and Care Workers From Retrospective Visa Rule Changes","background":"Parliament should urgently review and reverse this unjust proposal.","additional_details":"Applying new immigration rules retrospectively to adversely affect Health and Care workers is unfair, especially where no crime or wrongdoing exists. Such action disrupts lives and undermines the principles of justice and equal treatment.\r\n\r\nThe Home Office’s decision to place Health and Care workers on a 15-year route to settlement is discriminatory and destabilising. This segregation contradicts the Public Sector Equality Duty and disproportionately affects a workforce that sustains essential services. These workers only responded to the UK government call to help fill 217,000 healthcare vacancies (BBC report & ONS) after Covid and Brexit. They committed no offence.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":18,"created_at":"2025-12-08T16:10:17.059Z","updated_at":"2026-01-26T12:32:38.885Z","rejected_at":"2026-01-26T12:31:29.647Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-12-08T18:20:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"Keep 5-year ILR for Health and Care visa holders to protect the NHS\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/745684\r\n \r\nMake a law to protect ILR from abolition and retrospective changes\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/742864"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"HO","name":"Home Office","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":747479,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/747479.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Reinstate COVID-19 Booster Vaccinations for Adults Aged 65-74","background":"The UK Government must immediately reinstate COVID-19 booster vaccination’s for all adults aged 65-74, reversing the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation recommendation to limit it to those aged 75. This change will protect this group from preventable COVID-19 deaths and hospitalisations.","additional_details":"Excluding 65-74 year olds saves £112-114M in vaccine costs but risks 455 deaths (227-910), saving £80M in pensions (£175,000/death). With 70% uptake in 2023-24, this group values boosters. This policy risks lives to cut costs, effectively culling pensioners. Reinstate to save lives and reduce hospitalisations.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2025-10-19T15:31:22.570Z","updated_at":"2025-11-21T13:19:35.941Z","rejected_at":"2025-11-21T13:19:35.931Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-10-19T18:16:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign these petitions, which call for similar action:\r\n\r\n\"Fund COVID booster vaccines for the general public\"\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/745188\r\n\r\n\"Fund NHS COVID boosters for Clinically Vulnerable people – keep covid boosters\"\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/733157"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":753975,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/753975.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Windfall tax individuals and companies that profiteered from the Covid crisis.","background":"We the undersigned call on the UK government to use every means necessary to recover taxpayers money lost through fraud and excessive profiteering during the Covid pandemic through the courts, wherever possible, but also by the introduction of a windfall tax on individuals and companies responsible.","additional_details":"When people on very low incomes are persecuted and prosecuted for minor benefit infringements vast sums are deemed irrecoverable. This is unacceptable and government have a moral duty to recover our monies lost through individual or corporate greed and fraud at a time of national crisis. These spivs are no better than those that undermined our nation during WWII and must be held to account by being fined, taxed, named and shamed whoever they might be.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2025-12-09T13:28:19.981Z","updated_at":"2026-01-21T10:42:43.366Z","rejected_at":"2026-01-21T10:42:36.323Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-12-09T15:27:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.\r\n\r\nYou can find out what the Government is already doing to recover money lost through Covid fraud here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/covid-fraud-cost-uk-taxpayer-109-billion-reveals-independent-report"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":711881,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/711881.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Remove airport fee which was introduced during covid due to loss of traffic.","background":"Airport fee of £5 was introduced after covid which was to cover loss of business of airports. Now the business is better than pre-covid but now it has been increased by 20% to £6. This has no reasons or ground to keep increase this charge.","additional_details":"This is an additional charge on commuter which was raised for a purpose which has now become defunct.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":13,"created_at":"2025-01-01T12:51:25.181Z","updated_at":"2025-02-21T09:52:14.535Z","rejected_at":"2025-02-21T09:52:14.537Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-01-01T17:17:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":""},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":727630,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727630.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Existing skilled workers in the UK should be exempted from the 10year settlement","background":"This is because existing skilled workers in the UK have gone through many tough times and challenges to reach this stage and they have endured much to obtain skilled worker sponsorship to work and stay in the UK. Consider the COVID, during which they supported UK Orgs in whatever role they worked.","additional_details":"Consider a person who obtained a skilled worker visa 4 years back, with the rules stating that settlement is possible after 5 years, with only 1 more year left. If Government suddenly change the rules and increase the requirement by another 5 years, it would not be a fair move, as it would derail and disappoint them significantly and it would cause them mental trauma. Especially when the person is abiding by all laws and genuinely working to achieve their dreams.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":11,"created_at":"2025-05-15T10:37:09.422Z","updated_at":"2025-05-30T10:25:26.527Z","rejected_at":"2025-05-30T10:25:25.223Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-05-15T17:40:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:\r\n\r\nKeep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing Skilled Worker visa holders\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727360"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":745303,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/745303.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Do not raise the retirement age to 67 due to life expectancy dropping.","background":"Life expectancy has dropped since covid. Review required since it was raised because people were living longer. This is no longer the case...","additional_details":"Reverse the decision to raise retirement age to 67","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2025-10-03T17:53:06.912Z","updated_at":"2026-01-06T05:32:50.452Z","rejected_at":"2025-11-03T15:10:24.250Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-10-04T06:59:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:\r\n\r\nStop the State Pension retirement age rising to 67. Make it 65\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/744450"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":754525,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/754525.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Retract the business rate rise for pubs","background":"Pubs are struggling more than ever since Covid, the damage Covid caused to hospitality is huge and no where near repaired yet ! \r\nMany once thriving pubs are now closing almost daily. Those still open struggling to keep prices affordable,","additional_details":"Not only are pubs taxed on absolutely everything but we’re having to deal with soaring energy bills on top. \r\nThe rise in business rates is a kick in the teeth. \r\nPubs are a big part of history and should be protected. A place to make friends/ relationships/ and keep lonely people occupied. \r\nThe pub closures will cause a ripple of staff then companies that will be forced out of work. \r\nHave some humanity- retract the rates rise.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2025-12-14T21:55:32.983Z","updated_at":"2026-01-23T10:24:26.422Z","rejected_at":"2026-01-23T10:24:26.424Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-12-14T22:06:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign these petitions, which call for similar action:\r\n\r\n\"Cut VAT, Slash Beer Duty, reform business rates and cap energy costs for pubs\"\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/734677\r\n\r\n\"Do not implement the business rate increases planned for April 2026\"\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/753272\r\n\r\n\"Reduce all taxes (inc. business rates, NI) for all pubs and restaurants by 5%\"\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/731533"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":754134,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/754134.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Hold a Government Inquiry into the poor standards of delivery companies.","background":"Parcel theft has increased to an estimated £666.5m last year. Parcels are no longer left in designated spaces or with neighbours. Drivers themselves are routineley caught stealing. The government must hold an inquiry into the standards of delivery services to ensure improvements are made.","additional_details":"Delivery companies failure to pay a suitable wage and their use of contracting employees has resulted in over worked drivers offering the lowest of quality of delivery services. This includes parcel theft, signature forgery, cases of public urination and other unnacceptable behaviours. Noticeable decline has occured since Covid, whereby parcels are no longer left in safe designated spaces, drivers are not attempting to deliver to neighbours, and forging signatures to leave parcels unnatended.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2025-12-10T17:53:40.532Z","updated_at":"2026-01-19T12:23:11.833Z","rejected_at":"2026-01-19T12:23:05.409Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-12-10T18:26:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:\r\n\r\nReview how delivery companies operate and standards\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/735425"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}]}