UK Government Petitions

Passed 10,000 signatures: Stop the Chagos Deal We believe the Chagos Deal is a terrible disaster, and we find the cost unaffordable. We have concerns that it could harm the indigenous Chagossian people, and our national interests. We urge the House of Commons to block any legislation relating to this deal. We think MPs should stop it, all of it.

Petition has passed the threshold for a response: "Stop the Chagos Deal"

The government will respond to this petition as it has 10002 signatures

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New petition: Review and increase expense rates for employees traveling outside the UK HMRC sets scale rate expenses for subsistence paid to employees who travel outside the UK, such as Cabin Crew. We feel the rates are not reflective or the real costs for people whose work takes them abroad, and that the way they are put into blocks of 5/10 or 24 hour blocks is completely unfair.

New petition: "Review and increase expense rates for employees traveling outside the UK"

Deadline 27 August 2026, created by GEMMA LOUISE CRANE

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New petition: Ban smart technology and introduced stricter probation rules for sex offenders I would like the government to consider tougher punishments by extending the custodial sentences for all sex offenders, and them to be banned indefinitely from owning any smart devices, and be required to be monitored by Probation officer and local police for longer after being released from prison.

New petition: "Ban smart technology and introduced stricter probation rules for sex offenders"

Deadline 27 August 2026, created by Mr skye kray

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New petition: Create a central body to manage the maintenance and development of all roads The maintenance and development of all roads currently managed by local authorities should be centralised. Responsibility should be removed from local authorities and handed to an independent, properly funded and governed, competent, professional, central body covering the whole country.

New petition: "Create a central body to manage the maintenance and development of all roads"

Deadline 27 August 2026, created by Simon MacHale

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New petition: Fund £1,500 towards a first car for everyone who passes their driving test Fund a scheme to offer new drivers £1,500 toward their first car after passing their test. I think this support could improve access to work and education, reduce financial barriers for young people, and encourage safer driving habits.

New petition: "Fund £1,500 towards a first car for everyone who passes their driving test"

Deadline 27 August 2026, created by Tristan Morris

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New petition: Reduce the age that the cbt can be done for 50cc to 14 years old Reduce the age from 16 down to 14 like 7 other eu countries for learner moped riders wanting to get on the road and do there cbt which would help parents and the teens gain experience on the road earlier on in their developing life

New petition: "Reduce the age that the cbt can be done for 50cc to 14 years old"

Deadline 27 August 2026, created by Charlie Crawford

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New petition: Scrap the idea of a Police Licence to Practise Scrap the idea of a Police Licence to Practise. We do not think it would solve the issues that police are currently facing. We believe there is no realistic possible way to implement this to have a positive impact on policing.

New petition: "Scrap the idea of a Police Licence to Practise"

Deadline 27 August 2026, created by Daniel Halton

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New petition: Make parking on footpaths illegal in England Make parking on footpaths illegal for the whole of England.

New petition: "Make parking on footpaths illegal in England"

Deadline 27 August 2026, created by Adam feacey

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New petition: Cap student loan interest rates at inflation (CPI), do not apply retrospectively We ask the Government to: Cap student loan interest at inflation (CPI), and Ensure future changes are not applied retrospectively to existing borrowers. We think this would restore fairness, transparency, and confidence in the student finance system.

New petition: "Cap student loan interest rates at inflation (CPI), do not apply retrospectively"

Deadline 27 August 2026, created by Shannon Oliver

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New petition: Legislate to enforce timely payment of workplace pensions We call on the Government to legislate for timely payment of workplace pensions, including a guarantee of the first payment to be paid within 31 days of someone retiring. This period must commence on the agreed date of retirement, including the payment of lump sums.

New petition: "Legislate to enforce timely payment of workplace pensions"

Deadline 27 August 2026, created by Sandra Jane Jackson

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New petition: Legally require all councillors & mayors to speak proficient English There’s no legal requirement for councillors/mayors to be proficient in English. This can lead to communication barriers in meetings and with constituents. This petition calls for mandatory English fluency for these roles.

New petition: "Legally require all councillors & mayors to speak proficient English"

Deadline 27 August 2026, created by Jake Harris

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New petition: Transition the UK Nuclear Deterrent to Full Strategic and Technical Independence Government to initiate a long-term programme to decouple the UK nuclear deterrent from United States technical and logistical support; invest in the domestic development of missile delivery systems & maintenance infrastructure to ensure the UK possesses a truly sovereign "Life-of-Type" capability.

New petition: "Transition the UK Nuclear Deterrent to Full Strategic and Technical Independence"

Deadline 27 August 2026, created by Gary Williams

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New petition: Change the term "lifetime sex offender registration” to reflect it is reviewable We want the Government to amend legislation and guidance so that the term "lifetime sex offender registration” is reviewed and changed to reflect the term’s real definition and prevent victims or members of the public from being misled by this terminology.

New petition: "Change the term "lifetime sex offender registration” to reflect it is reviewable"

Deadline 27 August 2026, created by Rebecca Louise Campbell

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New petition: Update law to help protect over-60s from social media algorithms amplifying hate Review and update the Online Safety Act to include specific recognition of over-60s as a vulnerable group and require platforms to assess and mitigate any algorithmic amplification of hateful and extremist content that may disproportionately harm older adults, without restricting lawful speech.

New petition: "Update law to help protect over-60s from social media algorithms amplifying hate"

Deadline 27 August 2026, created by Alessandro Rizzo

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New petition: Allow all share owners to be named on the share register after dematerialisation We wish for the government to seek a solution that allows shareholders to buy sell and hold shares recorded under their own official name instead of having to use nominee facilities post digitisation task force (when paper share certificates no longer will be used).

New petition: "Allow all share owners to be named on the share register after dematerialisation"

Deadline 27 August 2026, created by Samantha Eaton

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Passed 100,000 signatures: Invest in brain cancer and give rights – turn terminal into treatable Brain cancer is the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40, 87% with a high-grade brain tumour diagnosis die within 5 yrs, and yet it gets just 1% of the national spend on cancer.

Petition has passed the threshold for a debate: "Invest in brain cancer and give rights – turn terminal into treatable"

Parliament will consider this petition for a debate as it has 100001 signatures

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New petition: Use frozen Russian assets now to fund urgent aid and reconstruction in Ukraine Ukrainians are enduring prolonged power outages lasting days. We ask the Government to use frozen Russian assets to fund provision of immediate humanitarian relief, support reconstruction, and ensure responsibility for the damage lies with the state that caused it.

New petition: "Use frozen Russian assets now to fund urgent aid and reconstruction in Ukraine"

Deadline 26 August 2026, created by Betty Berthebaud

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Government response: Introduce a screening programme for prostate cancer, starting with high-risk men The UK National Screening Committee consulted on a draft prostate cancer screening recommendation and will make a final recommendation soon. The Government will then consider whether to accept it.

Government has responded to the petition "Introduce a screening programme for prostate cancer, starting with high-risk men"

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Government response: Introduce an NHS data opt-out & require a consultation for system expansions The National Data Opt-Out does not apply to the NDIT or FDP as data use supports direct care, is legally required or is anonymised. National public engagement is shaping changes to the opt-out system.

Government has responded to the petition "Introduce an NHS data opt-out & require a consultation for system expansions"

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Government response: Act to ensure Bills backed by MPs & public can complete all stages in Parliament Parliament is the supreme legislative authority in the UK and is responsible for making law. A Bill must be passed by both Houses of Parliament to become law.

Government has responded to the petition "Act to ensure Bills backed by MPs & public can complete all stages in Parliament"

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New petition: Expel all US diplomatic and military personnel from the UK We urge the UK Government to expel all US diplomatic personnel from all US diplomatic missions in the UK, alongside expelling US military personnel and aircraft from RAF and other UK military bases.

New petition: "Expel all US diplomatic and military personnel from the UK"

Deadline 26 August 2026, created by Joshua-James Caldicott

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Passed 10,000 signatures: Recognise circus and fairgrounds in the UK inventory of ICH The DCMS is drawing up an inventory of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) items following the signing of the UNESCO treaty on 'ICH'. We want circus and fairgrounds to be recognised on that inventory.

Petition has passed the threshold for a response: "Recognise circus and fairgrounds in the UK inventory of ICH"

The government will respond to this petition as it has 10000 signatures

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New petition: Disregard compensation paid to injured service personnel from UC calculation Introduce legislation to disregard any payments made to ex-service personnel in the form of injury or income compensation from Universal Credit (UC) calculations, no matter in which manner this payment has been paid out (lump sum or ongoing payments) indefinitely.

New petition: "Disregard compensation paid to injured service personnel from UC calculation"

Deadline 26 August 2026, created by Lucy Tattingham

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New petition: Don't introduce essentials-only benefit cards and protect claimants’ freedom Do not introduce benefits payment cards restricted to “essentials only” and keep benefits paid as normal money via bank accounts or cash access. Address fraud through targeted enforcement rather than blanket restrictions that affect all claimants.

New petition: "Don't introduce essentials-only benefit cards and protect claimants’ freedom"

Deadline 26 August 2026, created by Mr David Raymond Southall

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New petition: Mandate paper towels in public toilets for sensory-sensitive people Require public toilets (including shops, restaurants, and public buildings) to provide paper hand towels as an accessible alternative to electric dryers. This could support proper hand drying and hygiene for people with sensory sensitivities, such as autistic individuals distressed by dryer noise.

New petition: "Mandate paper towels in public toilets for sensory-sensitive people"

Deadline 26 August 2026, created by Denise Ann Dack

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New petition: Allow care workers to access 5-year ILR route like other health and care workers Change settlement proposals so all care workers can earn settlement after 5 years like other health and care workers on Skilled Worker Visas. We believe care is skilled, essential work that helps people live safely, out of hospital, and their family to stay in work.

New petition: "Allow care workers to access 5-year ILR route like other health and care workers"

Deadline 26 August 2026, created by Michelle Dumont

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Petition: Reduce school to 4 days a week and have optional extra activities Reduce the school week to 4 days. Have optional extra-curricular activities at the end of the day to help children with exams. Students with disabilities could have optional clubs on the day off to build skills that could benefit their education.

This petition was rejected because it was too similar to another petition: "Reduce school to 4 days a week and have optional extra activities"

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Rejected petition: To have a 4 day school week To reduce the school week to 4 days, either a Monday or Friday and have a 3 day weekend.

Rejected petition: "To have a 4 day school week"

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Petition: Reduce school to 4 days a week and have optional extra activities Reduce the school week to 4 days. Have optional extra-curricular activities at the end of the day to help children with exams. Students with disabilities could have optional clubs on the day off to build skills that could benefit their education.

This petition was rejected because it was too similar to another petition: "Reduce school to 4 days a week and have optional extra activities"

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Rejected petition: instead of 5 days of school change it into 4 change the amount of school days to 3 so students can have 3 days rest and process everything

Rejected petition: "instead of 5 days of school change it into 4"

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