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Open Petition since 5th November 2024

Reverse changes to Winter Fuel Payment - 60,338 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 63,101 - 39 added in the past 24hrs)

We want the Government to restore the Winter Fuel Payment to how it was paid last winter immediately. We are concerned that pensioners could die if MPs do not act, and that the NHS could be under more pressure.

The Government responsed to this petition on 26th November 2024 (View Full Response)
The Government has no plans to reverse the means testing of the Winter Fuel Payment but is focusing on increasing Pension Credit take-up to ensure all eligible pensioners continue to receive support.
Open Petition since 26th November 2024

Give State Pension to all at 60 and increase it to equal 48hrs at Living Wage - 21,286 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,963 - 33 added in the past 24hrs)

We want the Government to make the State Pension available from the age of 60 and increase this to equal 48 hours a week at the National Living Wage.

The Government responsed to this petition on 16th January 2025 (View Full Response)
The Government has no plans to make State Pension available from the age of 60 or to increase State Pension to equal 48 hours of work a week at the National Living Wage.
Open Petition since 29th January 2025

Provide day 1 financial support to parents caring for a seriously ill child - 14,974 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 29,313 - 92 added in the past 24hrs)

We are calling on the government to implement Hugh's law. We want the government to provide financial support to parents who have to press pause on their life to look after their sick child, from the day their child is diagnosed.


Closed Petition closed 15th August 2023

Extend Bereavement Support Payments (BSP) for widowed parents - Final Signatures: 11,789

Sadly many people, myself included, find themselves unexpectedly widowed at a young age, often with children. The loss of an income and increased need for childcare lead to huge financial strain. We believe parents of children under school age or in education should receive the BSP for ten years.

The Government responsed to this petition on 9th May 2023 (View Full Response)
Bereavement Support Payment helps with the immediate costs of bereavement. Other parts of the welfare system, such as Universal Credit, can provide longer-term financial assistance for those in need.
Open Petition since 23rd December 2024

Stop DWP repeating PIP assessments for disabled people - 12,244 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 24,110 - 99 added in the past 24hrs)

Stop DWP repeating Personal Independence Payments assessments for disabled people.


Closed Petition closed 30th September 2023

A central register of Asbestos and phased removal of Asbestos from all buildings - Final Signatures: 10,697

I want the Government to commit to two key recommendations of the Work and Pensions Committee inquiry into the management of asbestos. We do not know where all the asbestos is in the country so we need a central register, and we need to make a plan for its safe removal over the next 40 years.

The Government responsed to this petition on 28th September 2023 (View Full Response)
Government understands concerns about asbestos in buildings. We will continue to consider how we can improve the system to minimise the risk of exposure to asbestos.
Closed Petition closed 13th August 2023

Increase the basic State Pension to match the new State Pension - Final Signatures: 16,093

I get the old State Pension which is substantially lower than the new State Pension. I want the Government to increase the basic State Pension to match the new State Pension, so everyone receives the same State Pension. It is not fair that some pensioners are treated like second class citizens.

The Government responsed to this petition on 25th April 2023 (View Full Response)
The Government has no plans to increase the basic State Pension to match the new State Pension.
Open Petition since 11th November 2024

Stop Means Testing Pensioners and increase the State Pension - 13,782 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,957 - 16 added in the past 24hrs)

We demand the government stop means testing pensioners, that we think is a degrading and humiliating practice. We also think the state pension should be increased.
We believe that for too long, our elderly have been portrayed by media as merely burdens on the NHS and the modern welfare state.

The Government responsed to this petition on 27th January 2025 (View Full Response)
Our commitment to the Triple Lock throughout this Parliament will increase the State Pension by up to £1,900 a year by its end. The Government does not and will not means-test the State Pension.
Closed Petition closed 17th October 2023

Require Local Housing Allowance rates be increased in line with inflation - Final Signatures: 4,359

We want the Government to require local authorities immediately increase Local Housing Allowance rates by 10.1%, to cover recent inflation, and then increase these rates by inflation every year.


Open Petition since 25th November 2024

Abolish the basic State Pension, increase the new State Pension and pay to all. - 5,501 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 9,847 - 97 added in the past 24hrs)

We think the government should abolish the 'basic State Pension', put all our elderly onto the new State Pension, and increase the new State Pension to a good percentage of average earnings.