Open Petition since 7th March 2025

Ban new waste incinerators and revoke permits where building has not begun - 14,712 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 16,492 - 23 added in the past 24hrs)

Introduce a moratorium on new waste incinerators like in Scotland and Wales, and ban new permits and require existing permits to be revoked where substantial construction has not begun.

The Government responsed to this petition on 14th May 2025 (View Full Response)
Government will only back waste incineration projects that meet strict conditions. New facilities will have to maximise efficiency, and support net zero and the move to a circular economy.

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Open Petition since 14th January 2025

Prohibit publishers irrevocably disabling video games they have already sold - 16,121 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 16,396 - 25 added in the past 24hrs)

The government should update consumer law to prohibit publishers from disabling video games (and related game assets / features) they have already sold without recourse for customers to retain or repair them. We seek this as a statutory consumer right.

The Government responsed to this petition on 3rd February 2025 (View Full Response)
There are no plans to amend UK consumer law on disabling video games. Those selling games must comply with existing requirements in consumer law and we will continue to monitor this issue.

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Open Petition since 24th January 2025

Ban wind farms on protected peat land in England - 14,848 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,593 - 23 added in the past 24hrs)

In its recent consultation on new onshore wind planning regulations, the government asked if some habitats, such as those containing peat soils, need extra protection from renewable energy development. We say YES! As did 90% of respondents to this question.

The Government responsed to this petition on 10th June 2025 (View Full Response)
We will not ban windfarms on peatland in England. Protections in the planning system and best practice guidance ensure development on peatland is carefully considered, mitigated, and compensated.

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Open Petition since 30th January 2025

Postural Tachycardia Syndrome: fund training and facilities - 15,150 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,534 - 10 added in the past 24hrs)

Fund training for all healthcare providers on spotting and dealing with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) as well as facilities where people with this condition can access the correct form of healthcare as I believe this is seriously lacking.

The Government responsed to this petition on 24th April 2025 (View Full Response)
Improving health outcomes for people who live with long-term conditions, including postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS), is a key part of the Government's ambition to build an NHS fit for the future.

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Open Petition since 7th May 2025

Allow Veterans who left before 1987 to claim compensation for hearing loss. - 7,668 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,996 - 127 added in the past 24hrs)

To pass a law allowing UK Military Veterans who left the forces prior to 1987 to claim compensation for damage to their hearing suffered as a result of their Military Service to this country.

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Open Petition since 18th June 2025

Support newly qualified nurses: Review barriers to NHS jobs - 3,556 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,542 - 906 added in the past 24hrs)

Newly qualified nurses report struggling to get NHS jobs due to internal-only adverts and experience requirements. The NHS is short-staffed, but we feel new nurses are blocked from helping. We want a review on access to Band 5 roles and improvements to support into practice.

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Open Petition since 20th January 2025

Impose a lifetime ban on animal ownership for anyone convicted of animal cruelty - 13,947 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,539 - 44 added in the past 24hrs)

The government should impose a lifetime ban on animal ownership for anyone who causes deliberate suffering to animals. Under current laws, courts can impose bans but these may be short-term, allowing offenders to own animals again after a short period.

The Government responsed to this petition on 12th May 2025 (View Full Response)
Under the Animal Welfare Act, courts may impose animal ownership bans of varying durations on offenders. We consider it is appropriate for courts to determine such decisions on a case-by-case basis.

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Open Petition since 25th February 2025

Don’t abandon the Chalk Stream recovery pack - 11,942 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,518 - 51 added in the past 24hrs)

We think the chalk stream recovery pack would increase investment, regulation and transparency; improving the state of all rivers. We feel Chalk streams’ rarity, cultural and ecological importance should make them a priority for conservation, sustainable water management and restoration initiatives.

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Open Petition since 12th February 2025

Fully Repeal the Gender Recognition Act - 14,219 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,351 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)

The Government should repeal the Gender Recognition Act (GRA) 2004.

The Government responsed to this petition on 10th March 2025 (View Full Response)
The Government has no plans to repeal the Gender Recognition Act (2004).

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Open Petition since 20th January 2025

Pay pensioners the equivalent of the living wage of a 35 hour week. - 13,780 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,190 - 18 added in the past 24hrs)

The full rate of the new state pension is currently £11,502.40 a year, while the annual income derived from the living wage for a 35-hour week will from April be above £22,000. We think there is a distressing discrepancy between these two figures.

The Government responsed to this petition on 11th June 2025 (View Full Response)
The Government has no plans to pay pensioners the equivalent of the living wage of a 35-hour week. Support for pensioners is available via the State Pension and a suite of other benefits.

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