Negotiate UK-wide recognition of older person's bus passes
- 15,474 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,656 - 5 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe the UK Government should negotiate reciprocal agreements with the devolved administrations of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to allow the recognition and use of older person's bus passes across the whole of the UK.
The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd April 2024 (View Full Response)Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 1984 Sikh massacres
- 10,974 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,467 - 32 added in the past 24hrs)
This petition is calling on the UK government to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1984 Sikh massacres.
Do not let the Government access information on pensioners' bank accounts.
- 14,849 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,465 - 9 added in the past 24hrs)
Clause 128 and schedule 11 of the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill would, if agreed by Parliament, allow the Government to receive certain information on the bank accounts of people in receipt of the state pension.
The Government responsed to this petition on 15th February 2024 (View Full Response)Add a mobility element to Attendance Allowance
- 14,085 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,419 - 16 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to reform Attendance Allowance so that people with mobility issues can get a mobility element for this benefit, and so access the Motability Scheme. This would bring Attendance Allowance in line with PIP and DLA.
The Government responsed to this petition on 5th April 2024 (View Full Response)Make hedgehog surveys & mitigation measures compulsory for all new developments.
- 10,820 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,364 - 53 added in the past 24hrs)
The way we develop land has a direct impact on hedgehog survival. Preserving existing habitats and incorporating hedgehog-friendly features into new developments are essential for reversing their decline.
Developers must be required to conduct hedgehog surveys & implement mitigation measures.
Review the brightness of car headlights for safety
- 13,885 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,014 - 17 added in the past 24hrs)
The Government should launch a review into the problem of some headlights causing oncoming traffic drivers to be unable to see clearly and safely. The review should be conducted with car manufacturers to find solutions.
The Government responsed to this petition on 27th March 2024 (View Full Response)Home fee status for BN(O) students after 3 years continuous stay in the UK
- 14,711 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,907 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe the UK Government's policy requiring five-year residency for BN(O) visa holders for home fee status for tuition is unfair, and that home fee status should be available after 3 years continuous stay in the UK.
The Government responsed to this petition on 4th March 2024 (View Full Response)Urge the UN to send a peacekeeping mission to Balochistan Pakistan
- 14,711 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,772 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
We are deeply concerned about the human rights of civilians in Balochistan. We believe that the gravity of the situation cannot be overstated and it is imperative that we take action.
The Government responsed to this petition on 9th January 2024 (View Full Response)Increase Carer’s Allowance to equal 35 hours at 50% of the living wage.
- 13,847 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,735 - 14 added in the past 24hrs)
To reform Carer’s Allowance to equal 35 hours at 50% of the National Living Wage. Minimum hours of care provided are 35 hours a week. The current rate is equivalent to £2.19 an hour (£76.75 week). Under the proposed rate this would be £182.36 a week.
The Government responsed to this petition on 2nd May 2024 (View Full Response)Ban the sale of inappropriately sized enclosures and wheels for small animals
- 10,572 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,519 - 38 added in the past 24hrs)
We think the Government should introduce minimum enclosure and wheel sizes for small animals and ban the sale of any that do not fit this criteria. Travel enclosures and carriers should still be available, however.