Petitions with a Government response

1. Allow Salons and Tattoo parlors to open at same time as hairdressers

   Government responded – 17 July 2020

   Beauty salons and Tattoo Parlours across England will be able to reopen safely from Monday 13. Semi-Permanent Make-up Salons can open if they do not provided services in the highest risk zone.

   61,486 signatures

2. Include animal charities in emergency funding due to the coronavirus pandemic.

   Government responded – 15 July 2020

   The animal welfare sector has faced serious challenges during the time that restrictions have been in place to tackle the spread of Covid-19 and the Government is exploring how these can be alleviated

   40,095 signatures

3. Hold a Public Inquiry into the handling of the Covid-19 crisis

   Government responded – 15 September 2020

   There will be an important moment to look back, analyse, reflect and to learn lessons. As the Prime Minister has said, this will include an independent inquiry at the appropriate time.

   22,576 signatures

4. Do not enforce a compulsory quarantine on people arriving in the UK

   Government responded – 8 September 2020

   Ensuring the safety of the wider UK and travelling public must remain our priority. Our approach has balanced the risks of imported Covid-19 cases whilst also supporting the travel and tourism sector.

   13,147 signatures

5. Permit weddings of 5 people (registrar/couple/2 witnesses) during COVID19

   Government responded – 2 July 2020

   The Government understands the huge significance of weddings to couples planning to get married. From 4 July, wedding ceremonies and civil partnership ceremonies will be able to take place in England.

   24,327 signatures

6. Amnesty for UK undocumented immigrants in this COVID-19 World pandemic

   Government responded – 30 June 2020

   The Immigration Rules already enable the status of undocumented migrants (in the UK for some time and otherwise compliant with the law) to be regularised in some circumstances.

   16,054 signatures

7. Allow Zoos and Wildlife attractions to reopen with social distancing in place

   Government responded – 26 June 2020

   Outdoor areas of zoos and safari parks were allowed to reopen on 15 June, subject to social distancing measures being in place. The reopening of indoor parts of zoos is being kept under review.

   129,292 signatures

8. One-off Grant To Be Paid To Anyone Who Has Not Benefited From A Covid-19 Scheme

   Government responded – 30 July 2020

   Individuals who cannot benefit from the Job Retention Scheme or Self-Employment Income Support schemes can benefit from the comprehensive package of other support for workers and businesses.

   55,188 signatures

9. Reduce curriculum content for year 10 & 12 students who will sit exams in 2021.

   Government responded – 30 July 2020

   All students, including current Year 10s and 12s, will have experienced disruption to their education this year. Ofqual is consulting on measures to mitigate this through changes to next year’s exams.

   148,388 signatures

10. Make it mandatory to wear a face mask in public during Covid-19 Pandemic

    Government responded – 8 September 2020

    The Government has announced new rules on face coverings. Visitors to shops and supermarkets, as well as passengers on public transport and visitors to hospitals, will need to wear face coverings.

    16,688 signatures

11. Change the Furlough Support Scheme to include new hires after 28th February.

    Government responded – 16 June 2020

    The cut-off date for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme was extended to 19 March in April.

    12,174 signatures

12. Grant British citizenship to all people in the UK during the Pandemic.

    Government responded – 17 June 2020

    We have already done a huge amount to support foreign nationals in the UK who have been affected by the pandemic, but have no plans to grant citizenship to all in the UK.

    29,913 signatures

13. Remove the 50% earnings barrier so all self employed workers to receive support.

    Government responded – 10 June 2020

    The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme requires trading profits to be at least equal to non-trading income to ensure it is targeted at those who are most reliant on their self-employment income.

    12,265 signatures

14. Delay the reopening of schools to September

    Government responded – 30 June 2020

    We want all children and young people to return to school as soon as possible. Schools began to welcome back more pupils from 1 June.

    44,696 signatures

15. Business Rate Relief to be extended to all small businesses in healthcare.

    Government responded – 5 June 2020

    Business rates relief is targeted at the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors given the acute impacts of COVID-19 on them. A range of other measures to support healthcare businesses are available.

    10,780 signatures

16. No Extensions to the Brexit Transition Period

    Government responded – 3 June 2020

    The Government won’t accept an extension to the transition period and cannot do so under UK law. We are currently holding talks with the EU by videoconference. These will conclude by 31 December 2020.

    20,676 signatures

17. Cancel HS2 and use the money for the NHS and local economies, post Covid-19.

    Government responded – 1 June 2020

    The Government is doing whatever is necessary to deal with Covid-19 now, while continuing to invest in the country’s future infrastructure. That is why we are getting on with HS2.

    58,743 signatures

18. Extend grants immediately to small businesses outside of SBRR

    Government responded – 29 May 2020

    The business grants schemes are helping many thousands of small businesses and are just one part of the Government’s unprecedented package of support for business during the Covid-19 crisis.

    26,105 signatures

19. Provide COVID19 income support for the newly self-employed, without HMRC records

    Government responded – 28 May 2020

    The recently self-employed can access a range of financial support. However, to protect against fraud, only those with tax records for 2018-19 qualify for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme.

    17,971 signatures

20. Pay long-term supply teachers and support staff during mandatory closures.

    Government responded – 27 May 2020

    The Government has ensured that financial support is in place for supply staff on long-term contracts, and has published guidance for schools, and the school workforce, available on the Dfe website.

    13,080 signatures

21. Make COVID19 testing available to teaching staff caring for pupils.

    Government responded – 26 May 2020

    All symptomatic individuals over 5 across the UK can now receive access to a covid-19 test to confirm whether they currently have the virus.

    35,789 signatures

22. Refund university students for 3rd Semester Tuition 2020

    Government responded – 19 May 2020

    HE providers must deliver high quality courses. If students are unhappy they should first complain to their provider and if their concerns are unresolved they can ask OIA to consider their complaint.

    111,499 signatures

23. Refund university rent and tuition fees due to coronavirus

    Government responded – 16 June 2020

    The Government encourages universities and private halls providers to be fair in their decisions about rent charges for this period.

    15,927 signatures

24. Extend maternity leave by 3 months with pay in light of COVID-19

    Government responded – 14 May 2020

    The UK’s Maternity Leave offer is already amongst the most generous in the World – up to 52 weeks of leave are available, 39 weeks of which are paid – and we currently have no plans to extend it.

    238,884 signatures

25. Allow gyms and leisure centres to reopen

    Government responded – 13 May 2020

    The Government recognises the importance of physical activity to the nation’s wellbeing and is working with the leisure sector to reopen facilities as soon as possible in a safe and controlled way.

    136,163 signatures

26. Cut beer duty for at least 12 months, so pubs can survive after the covid virus.

    Government responded – 5 June 2020

    The Government has announced an unprecedented package of support for individuals and businesses to mitigate the economic impacts of COVID-19, which will directly benefit the pubs sector.

    28,220 signatures

27. Coronavirus Support Package for Directors / Shareholders of small Limited Co's.

    Government responded – 5 June 2020

    The Government has announced an unprecedented package of support for those adversely affected by Covid-19, including support available to owner-managers operating under a Limited Company.

    101,094 signatures

28. Extended Visas indefinitely for International Students.

    Government responded – 28 April 2020

    Any student whose visa expires before 31 May can contact the Coronavirus Immigration Team to get their visa extended until 31 May. This will be reviewed before 31 May.

    15,320 signatures

29. Give all key workers a 100% tax and Nat. Ins. holiday through COVID-19 crisis

    Government responded – 27 April 2020

    The Government has announced an unprecedented package of measures to support public services and workers through Coronavirus, targeting support where it’s needed most.

    146,351 signatures

30. We would like the government to consider social care as equally important to NHS

    Government responded – 20 April 2020

    Social care provides vital support. We are providing councils with additional funding and supporting the workforce in responding to COVID-19 and will bring forward a plan for social care this year.

    44,984 signatures

31. Give financial help to agency and zero hour workers during COVID-19 outbreak.

    Government responded – 17 April 2020

    Agency workers, workers on zero-hour contracts, and the self-employed can get support from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the Self-employment Income Support Scheme, subject to eligibility.

    21,515 signatures

32. Require councils to suspend council tax payments during the coronavirus outbreak

    Government responded – 15 April 2020

    The Government is providing comprehensive support to individuals and households impacted by Covid-19, including a £500 million hardship fund for those in receipt of working age council tax support.

    107,598 signatures

33. Give UK nurseries emergency funding if they have to close down amid COVID-19

    Government responded – 14 April 2020

    The Government has announced a comprehensive package of support for individuals and businesses which will directly benefit providers of childcare.

    106,128 signatures

34. Extend the transition; delay negotiations until after the coronavirus outbreak

    Government responded – 9 April 2020

    The transition period ends on 31 December 2020, as enshrined in UK law. The Prime Minister has made clear he has no intention of changing this. We remain fully committed to negotiations with the EU.

    107,438 signatures

35. Release HMP Prisoners due to COVID-19 - temporary release, licence, tag, curfew

    Government responded – 8 April 2020

    The Government has announced up to 4000 low risk and vulnerable offenders will be temporarily released. They will be subject to strict licence conditions, risk assessment, and electronic monitoring.

    49,569 signatures

36. Close down all UK airports & seaports to prevent further spreading of Covid-19.

    Government responded – 8 April 2020

    Keeping airports and seaports open is critical to maintaining essential services and supplies including food, medicines and medical equipment, and facilitating the repatriation of Britons from abroad.

    15,694 signatures

37. No prosecution for parents that remove child from school during a pandemic.

    Government responded – 6 April 2020

    The Government has introduced emergency legislation in response to the pandemic. The Coronavirus Act 2020 allows a suspension of the duty on parents to secure regular school attendance for their child

    100,650 signatures

38. Close Schools/Colleges down for an appropriate amount of time amidst COVID19.

    Government responded – 30 March 2020

    Schools closed by the end of the day on Friday 20 March. Affecting schools, colleges, and early years settings in England, except for children of critical workers and the most vulnerable children.

    685,394 signatures

39. Suspend sanctions against Iran for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic

    Government responded – 30 March 2020

    The UK lifted economic sanctions on Iran as part of the nuclear deal. There is no evidence remaining sanctions, targeted at nuclear and human rights concerns, affect Iran’s ability to fight Covid-19.

    14,400 signatures

40. Implement Universal Basic Income to give home & food security through Covid-19

    Government responded – 30 March 2020

    The Government does not believe a Universal Basic Income is the best method to tackle the extraordinary situation resulting from COVID-19, because it does not target help to those who need it most.

    114,574 signatures

41. Government to offer economic assistance to the events industry during COVID-19

    Government responded – 27 March 2020

    The Government has announced a series of measures to provide economic support to businesses and their staff to help to mitigate the economic impacts of COVID-19. Further detail can be found on gov.uk.

    154,815 signatures

42. Include self-employed in statutory sick pay during Coronavirus

    Government responded – 26 March 2020

    It would not be appropriate to require the self-employed to pay themselves statutory sick pay, as they are their own employer. The welfare system provides a safety net to support the self-employed.

    699,598 signatures

43. Close all universities down for an appropriate amount of time amidst COVID-19

    Government responded – 24 March 2020

    The Government’s number one priority is the safety of students and staff. The DfE is working with universities to mitigate the effects of COVID-19, based on guidance from Public Health England.

    123,903 signatures

44. Implement UK lockdown for preventing spread of COVID19

    Government responded – 19 March 2020

    We understand the public’s concern and are doing everything we can to combat the outbreak. We will continue to evolve our response based on the latest and best scientific and medical advice.

    409,474 signatures

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