Split the child benefit payment if parents share custody
- 59 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 148 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the Government to change child benefits payments so it’s shared between the parents who share 50/50 custody.
Replace Public Sector Pension schemes with a defined contribution scheme 4%/6%
- 115 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 143 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Set up a defined contribution (DC) scheme for all public sector staff along the same lines as most private sector schemes (usually 4% staff & 6% employer contributions - staff can contribute more).
Take stronger measures to enforce payment of child maintenance arrears.
- 105 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 142 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
Take a stronger stance on non-paying parents related to Child maintenance and enforce more stringent measures to ensure they not only pay the regular payments due but clear any child maintenance arrears, especially when there's evidence the non paying parents can afford to do so.
Annual increase should rise by the same amount for both Old & New State Pension
- 75 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 139 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
I would like the annual state pension increase to be the same amount for both the Old and New State Pension, based on the triple lock.
Raise statutory maternity pay for parents with mortgage to help with costs
- 124 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 136 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe home owners should be entitled to additional support during maternity leave.
Exempt Carer’s Allowance in benefit calculations
- 30 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 130 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
The Government should ensure carers do not become ineligible for benefits exempting Carer’s Allowance when calculating council tax reductions and other benefit entitlements.
Give pensioners access to PIP, as they are currently excluded from pension age
- 64 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 128 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
We ask the UK Government to allow pensioners to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP). People over State Pension age cannot make new PIP claims and must use Attendance Allowance, which we believe gives less support and no mobility component. Allowing PIP could provide fairer, needs-based support
Stop proposed changes to the Motability Scheme
- 47 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 127 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
The recent budget has announced taxes on advanced payments and a decrease in mileage allowances. We believe this is unfair to the most vulnerable in society and could affect their independence.
Put time limits on claiming housing & welfare benefits and require job-seeking
- 62 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 126 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
Introduce time limits on claiming combined housing subsidies, council tax support and Universal Credit for all able-bodied working-age adults. Require active job-seeking and skills development for all able-bodied working-age adults who claim housing and welfare benefits.
Legally require employers to publish staff disability numbers
- 21 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 125 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
The government should require all companies and organisations with employees to disclose the number of disabled individuals they employ, categorised by disability and job type.