We are the department for economic growth. We support businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country. DBT is a ministerial department, supported by 19 agencies and public bodies.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-and-trade
Ministers
Require companies to report annually on age diversity
Open from Wednesday 15th November 2023 to Wednesday 15th May 2024
45 signatures
Reduce maximum working hours to four 10-hour days
Open from Thursday 20th July 2023 to Saturday 20th January 2024
45 signatures
Introduce a right to pet care and bereavement leave
Open from Friday 26th January 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
44 signatures
Make Paid Pet Bereavement Leave Compulsory in the Workplace
Open from Friday 16th June 2023 to Saturday 16th December 2023
43 signatures
Requirement for all businesses to clearly display their contact details
Open from Wednesday 3rd April 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
42 signatures
Allow trade union members to submit their vote electronically
Open from Thursday 24th August 2023 to Saturday 24th February 2024
42 signatures
Require labelling of all products produced by companies paying tax in Russia
Require wheelchair access for businesses with 3 or fewer access steps
Open from Tuesday 16th April 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
41 signatures
Require customer services for UK customers be mostly UK-based
Open from Monday 11th March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
40 signatures
Introduce a Magna Carta Day public holiday for England on 15 June
Open from Tuesday 7th May 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
39 signatures
Implement trade sanctions on Kazakhstan to prevent Russia evading sanctions
Open from Wednesday 22nd March 2023 to Friday 22nd September 2023
39 signatures
Require companies to publish wait time on phones, with fines for excessive waits
Open from Thursday 4th January 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
38 signatures
Create a Minister of State for Hospitality that attends Cabinet
Open from Tuesday 19th September 2023 to Tuesday 19th March 2024
38 signatures
Require education on Gender Dysphoria in schools and workplaces
Open from Wednesday 12th July 2023 to Friday 12th January 2024
38 signatures
Ban companies from charging more for products targeted to women
Open from Monday 22nd April 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
37 signatures
Give consumers the right to procure parts for mobile/small electronic devices
Open from Tuesday 9th April 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
37 signatures
Require employers to eliminate the gender pay gap
Open from Thursday 16th November 2023 to Thursday 16th May 2024
37 signatures
Ban businesses from providing services exclusively through apps
Open from Tuesday 10th October 2023 to Wednesday 10th April 2024
37 signatures
Ban charges increasing during fixed-term contracts
Open from Thursday 2nd November 2023 to Thursday 2nd May 2024
36 signatures
Ban the sale of cars with wet belt engines
Open from Thursday 18th January 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
34 signatures
Ban recording using smart glasses without the knowledge of people being recorded
Open from Wednesday 6th December 2023 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
34 signatures
Enhance statutory maternity pay and leave for parents with multiple births
Open from Friday 13th October 2023 to Saturday 13th April 2024
34 signatures
Remove Sunday Trading Laws
Open from Monday 25th March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
33 signatures
Provide pubs help with energy bills
Open from Wednesday 31st January 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
33 signatures
Require all employers offer at least four weeks of fully paid bereavement leave
Open from Tuesday 16th April 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
32 signatures
Major chains to have at least 50% cashier operated tills
Open from Monday 15th January 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
32 signatures
Make it illegal to taper redundancy payments for people approaching pension age
Open from Tuesday 5th December 2023 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
32 signatures
Ban employers from making deductions shortfalls from pay for retail workers
Open from Monday 17th July 2023 to Wednesday 17th January 2024
32 signatures
Make gig economy companies responsible for the conduct of all their riders
Open from Wednesday 17th April 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
31 signatures
Remove the need for planning permission for radio antennae on domestic property
Open from Friday 15th December 2023 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
30 signatures
Make Guru Poornima a bank holiday
Open from Friday 25th August 2023 to Sunday 25th February 2024
29 signatures
Legal requirement for employers to provide sanitary products
Open from Thursday 18th May 2023 to Saturday 18th November 2023
29 signatures
Ban the use of facial recognition technology in public spaces.
Open from Thursday 29th February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
28 signatures
Extend employment protections for jurors to victims and witnesses going to court
Open from Monday 19th February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
28 signatures
Promote tech opportunities for refugees and low-income individuals
Open from Tuesday 7th March 2023 to Thursday 7th September 2023
28 signatures
Mandate 50% UK Hiring for UK Bases of Non-UK Companies
Open from Thursday 8th February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
27 signatures
Require companies to return funds on gift cards if not used
Open from Thursday 14th December 2023 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
27 signatures
Introduce new rules on transparency of subsidy applications and awards
Open from Wednesday 11th October 2023 to Thursday 11th April 2024
27 signatures
Set up a regulator for cloud robotics and require a manual shut down option
Open from Wednesday 10th April 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
26 signatures
Increase fines for mobile phone use to match drink/drug driving
Open from Wednesday 6th March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
26 signatures
Significantly increase the compensation being offered to sub-postmasters
Open from Tuesday 13th February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
26 signatures
Promote circular fashion and educate the public about effects of fast fashion
Open from Wednesday 24th January 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
26 signatures
Fund a voucher discount scheme for healthy food
Open from Wednesday 3rd January 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
26 signatures
Apply all employment rights from the start of employment
Open from Thursday 27th April 2023 to Friday 27th October 2023
26 signatures
Ban children's swimsuits that do not contrast against water
Open from Monday 18th March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
25 signatures
Ban strobe lighting in public venues to help protect epilepsy
Open from Thursday 15th June 2023 to Friday 15th December 2023
25 signatures
Move the clocks to BST at the end of February
Open from Tuesday 13th February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
23 signatures
Ban the use of umbrella companies
Open from Tuesday 23rd May 2023 to Thursday 23rd November 2023
22 signatures
Require businesses give staff the option to be paid monthly
Open from Tuesday 16th April 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
21 signatures
Allow people to claim unfair dismissal after six months
Open from Thursday 21st March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
20 signatures
Provide councils power to prevent intrusive domestic CCTV
Open from Tuesday 5th December 2023 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
20 signatures
Ban employers suspending employees for more than 10 weeks
Open from Tuesday 28th November 2023 to Tuesday 28th May 2024
20 signatures
Review and Reassess Domestic EPC Assessment Criteria
Open from Wednesday 10th April 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
19 signatures
Restrict sale, possession, and distribution of corrosive substances to public
Open from Wednesday 20th March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
19 signatures
Fund pension contributions for those on maternity/parental leave
Open from Wednesday 10th May 2023 to Friday 10th November 2023
19 signatures
Require supermarkets to sell fuel at cost price this winter
Open from Friday 6th October 2023 to Saturday 6th April 2024
18 signatures
Require supermarkets to have shopping trolleys for more than one child
Open from Thursday 28th September 2023 to Thursday 28th March 2024
18 signatures
Introduce licenses for paranormal and urban exploring
Open from Thursday 29th February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
17 signatures
Require employers report and investigate near misses
Open from Thursday 7th December 2023 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
17 signatures
Remove income tax from service charges paid at hospitality venues
Open from Friday 2nd February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
16 signatures
Require hospitality businesses provide transport for staff on public holidays
Open from Tuesday 9th January 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
16 signatures
Require employers to offer contracts based on average hours worked
Open from Tuesday 18th April 2023 to Wednesday 18th October 2023
15 signatures
Ban cash purchases over £500 to reduce ability to spend profits from crime.
Open from Tuesday 12th December 2023 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
14 signatures
Ban the use of certain materials in adult toys
Open from Tuesday 16th April 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
13 signatures
Ban the sale of energy drinks to under 18 year olds
Open from Wednesday 13th March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
13 signatures
Regulate exchange of pet ownership
Open from Tuesday 12th March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
13 signatures
Remove need for LBC for external energy improvements to Grade 2 buildings
Open from Friday 22nd March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
12 signatures
Replace bank holidays with increased statutory holiday entitlements
Open from Tuesday 5th September 2023 to Tuesday 5th March 2024
12 signatures
Require venues licensed to sell alcohol to pay for taxis home for staff
Open from Friday 19th May 2023 to Sunday 19th November 2023
12 signatures
Add France to countries where expats receive Winter Fuel Payment
Open from Tuesday 12th March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
11 signatures
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