Petitions with a Government response

1. 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.

   40,171 signatures

2. 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.

   23,092 signatures

3. 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.

   60,823 signatures

4. Introduce 16 as the minimum age for children to have social media

   Government responded – 17 December 2024

   The government is aware of the ongoing debate as to what age children should have smartphones and access to social media. The government is not currently minded to support a ban for children under 16.

   129,494 signatures

5. 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.

   132,357 signatures

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