Other lists of petitions
Petitions with a Government response
16 petitions
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Don't apply VAT to independent school fees, or remove business rates relief.
Government responded – 20 December 2024
The Government will remove tax breaks for private schools. This will raise £1.8bn a year, helping to deliver the Government’s commitments for children in state schools.
111,320 signatures
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Require all businesses and public services to accept cash payments
Government responded – 19 December 2024
It is for individual organisations to decide whether to accept cash as a form of payment. However, existing regulation protects access to cash and supports the ability of organisations to accept cash.
11,333 signatures
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Ban fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship
Government responded – 18 December 2024
The government is committed to reducing emissions from high carbon products and will continue to bring forward proposals to do so. There are currently no plans to restrict fossil fuel advertising.
18,191 signatures
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Abolish the tv licence
Government responded – 12 December 2024
The Government has committed to the licence fee for the current BBC Charter Period, up to the end of 2027. Charter Review will consider how we ensure future funding of the BBC is fair and sustainable.
25,523 signatures
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Run a public information campaign on the climate crisis
Government responded – 10 December 2024
This government is committed to ensuring that everyone can contribute to the UK achieving net zero and are scoping the most effective way to communicate about climate change to the public.
21,350 signatures
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Introduce a compensation scheme for WASPI women
Government responded – 9 December 2024
The Government is reviewing the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s report and once this work has been undertaken, will be in a position to outline its approach.
143,536 signatures
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Limit the sale and use of Fireworks to licence holders only
Government responded – 9 December 2024
Most people use fireworks in a responsible and safe manner, with laws in place to address misuse. The Government intends to engage with stakeholders to gather evidence on the impact of fireworks.
80,081 signatures
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Referendum on changing the Electoral System To Proportional Representation (PR)
Government responded – 6 December 2024
The Government has no plans to change the voting system for UK Parliamentary elections.
35,391 signatures
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Make breaking a manifesto against the law and trigger a General Election
Government responded – 6 December 2024
The Government has a mandate to deliver its manifesto commitments. Our full focus is on fixing the foundations, rebuilding Britain, and restoring public confidence in government.
41,932 signatures
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Call a General Election
Government responded – 6 December 2024
This Government was elected on a mandate of change at the July 2024 general election. Our full focus is on fixing the foundations, rebuilding Britain, and restoring public confidence in government.
2,991,990 signatures
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Don't change inheritance tax relief for working farms
Government responded – 5 December 2024
The Government’s commitment to farmers is steadfast. There is also an urgent need to repair the public finances in as fair a way as possible. The reform of the reliefs strikes the right balance.
141,916 signatures
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Exempt all social care providers from the employer NIC increase
Government responded – 4 December 2024
The Government is committing to provide support for the costs that arise from the changes to the employer NICs of ONS-defined public sector organisations only.
34,582 signatures
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Create a public consultation on freedom of speech and disinformation
Government responded – 29 November 2024
The Government keeps all legislation under review but does not plan to hold a specific public consultation on freedom of speech and disinformation in the UK at this time.
20,239 signatures
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Reverse changes to Winter Fuel Payment
Government responded – 26 November 2024
The Government has no plans to reverse the means testing of the Winter Fuel Payment but is focusing on increasing Pension Credit take-up to ensure all eligible pensioners continue to receive support.
53,590 signatures
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Introduce 16 as the minimum age for children to have social media
Government responded – 25 November 2024
The Government is committed to tackling the harm children face on social media and we are working with Ofcom to ensure the swift and effective implementation of the Online Safety Act to achieve this.
121,465 signatures
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Apply for the UK to join the European Union as a full member as soon as possible
Government responded – 19 November 2024
The Government was elected on a manifesto that made clear there will be no return to EU membership. However, we are determined to reset the UK-EU relationship, putting it on a more solid footing.
59,291 signatures