Open Petition since 14th January 2026

Fund cardiac screening at age 14 years and cardiac awareness programme - 49,214 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 56,452 - 2,247 added in the past 24hrs)

Fund population cardiac screening for every young person when they reach age 14 years. The screening should be undertaken with a review of family history and electrocardiogram (ECG) followed up where necessary with echocardiogram (heart scan).

The Government responsed to this petition on 13th February 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government is guided by the UK National Screening Committee which is re-examining the evidence for sudden cardiac death screening in young people and will open a public consultation in the spring.

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Open Petition since 16th January 2026

Introduce 5yr Minimum Sentence for unlawfully carrying a Knife 3yrs Juveniles - 54,567 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 55,252 - 21 added in the past 24hrs)

We've a knife crime epidemic with too many people carrying knives in public; As a serving police officer I tackled many offenders carrying a knife & once almost lost my life when stabbed in chest arresting a burglar; too many parents are planning funerals instead of bright futures for their children

The Government responsed to this petition on 16th February 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government is not planning to introduce minimum sentences for carrying a knife. The law already provides for minimum custodial sentences for repeat knife possession and threatening with a weapon.

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Open Petition since 22nd December 2025

Keep the 5-Year ILR route for refugees. Do not extend it to 10 or 20 years - 53,077 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 53,137 - 7 added in the past 24hrs)

We call on the UK Government to preserve the current 5-year route (ILR) for refugees and people with humanitarian protection.

The Government responsed to this petition on 14th April 2026 (View Full Response)
As set out in the Restoring Order & Control paper, those eligible for protection will be on a 20-year route to settlement. We will introduce a new route where refugees may ‘earn’ settlement sooner.

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Open Petition since 6th February 2026

Reduce Vehicle Excise Duty by 50% for vehicles aged 20 to 39 years - 51,873 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 52,578 - 14 added in the past 24hrs)

Introduce a 50% VED reduction for cars aged 20–39. High taxes force functional vehicles to be scrapped, creating a "disposable" culture. Keeping existing cars is greener than building new ones, as it preserves embedded carbon. This "Young-Timer" bracket supports the circular economy and UK heritage.

The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd February 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government has no plans to reduce Vehicle Excise Duty liabilities for vehicles aged 20 to 39 years. The Government keeps all taxes under review and the Chancellor makes decisions at fiscal events.

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Open Petition since 30th March 2026

Ban non-stun & recoverable stun slaughter of animals - 43,995 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 49,751 - 53 added in the past 24hrs)

Religious slaughter may require the animal to be slaughtered whilst alive, which is in line with their religious beliefs. In relation to this, stunning needs to be recoverable. Normal slaughter uses a bolt gun that renders the animal brain dead and unable to regain consciousness.

The Government responsed to this petition on 6th May 2026 (View Full Response)
The government prefers all animals to be stunned before slaughter but respects the rights of Jews and Muslims to eat meat prepared in accordance with their religious beliefs.

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Open Petition since 21st January 2026

Fund Free TV licences for all pensioners. - 40,214 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 48,462 - 1,317 added in the past 24hrs)

We want the Government to fund free TV licences for existing pensioners and those who reach the official retirement age. When people reach retirement age, we think they should receive a state-financed free TV licence.

The Government responsed to this petition on 1st June 2026 (View Full Response)
There are a number of TV licence concessions available, including for over-75s in receipt of pension credit. There is no BBC concession to provide free TV licences for all pensioners at this time.

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Open Petition since 30th March 2026

Review anti-discrimination laws to strengthen trans women & LGBTQ+ protections - 23,924 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 44,644 - 285 added in the past 24hrs)

Launch a review into strengthening legal protections and clearer enforcement against discrimination, harassment and exclusion of trans women and LGBTQ+ people in employment, education, healthcare, housing and public services, and requiring public bodies to follow consistent guidance.

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Open Petition since 24th February 2026

Ban atmospheric geoengineering in UK - 41,309 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 43,099 - 25 added in the past 24hrs)

Prohibit all atmospheric geoengineering and weather-modification in the UK. These practices could raise environmental and public health concerns and lack transparency. We call for independent research, democratic oversight, and clear law.

The Government responsed to this petition on 16th April 2026 (View Full Response)
The UK does not undertake any form of weather modification. The Government is not in favour of deploying Solar Radiation Modification and has no plans to do so.

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Open Petition since 31st March 2026

Raise the personal tax allowance to £18,000 - 37,070 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 41,306 - 39 added in the past 24hrs)

Since 2021 personal tax allowance has been frozen at £12,570. This freeze was due to expire this year but the Chancellor of the Exchequer has extended it to 2031.
We want to keep some more of our own money.

The Government responsed to this petition on 5th May 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government currently has no plans to increase the Personal Allowance to £18,000. Increasing the Personal Allowance to £18,000 would come at a significant fiscal cost of over £40 billion per year.

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Open Petition since 9th April 2026

Stop taxing Longer Separation Allowance on British armed forces - 20,948 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 39,530 - 158 added in the past 24hrs)

We want the Government to stop taxing Longer Separation Allowance (LSA) which compensates British service personnel for unavoidable extended time away from their families due to deployments and training.

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