NHS dentistry is at breaking point. Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable dental care and ‘dental deserts’ are leaving so many without access to critical treatment, all while costs keep going up. Hundreds of desperate people in Bristol - including pensioners and pregnant women - recently queued for hours just for a chance to see an NHS dentist because they had no other way of accessing basic oral health checks. That’s not good enough. A decade of cuts has left a £1.5 billion funding gap, with current funding only enough for half the population to get an NHS dentist. While the Government has committed to reform, it must be backed up by real investment. With NHS dentistry, you get what you pay for. It is essential healthcare. Fix it now!

For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking consequences. They’ve hacked phones, listened to private messages, and published people's personal information for profit. Time and again, parts of the UK press have shown that they can't be trusted. It’s no wonder our press is the least trusted in Europe. They mark their own homework, so they never have to answer for the lies they spread about everything from the climate crisis to immigration. Again and again, our governments have promised to act but have failed, caving to the pressure of powerful newspaper bosses. But the public and working journalists agree: enough is enough. It's time to demand change. We need fair, independent regulation to protect ordinary people from abuse and restore trust in the press. It's time to finally hold them to account.

The Augustinians of the Assumption, who own the church site and church buildings (presbytery and church hall), and the Archdiocese of Southwark, who guide our spiritual mission, have been unable to agree a plan to secure the future of OLOG Parish, despite many years of discussions. Our historic OLOG church and parish are now at serious risk of closure, after the Augustinians of the Assumption issued notice to the Archdiocese to vacate the church building by the 30th of June 2026, and no resolution has been reached yet. This risks leaving the thriving Catholic community & young Catholic families in Charlton orphaned with no local Catholic church or Catholic community for their spiritual formation. Our newly formed OLOG Parish Trust has presented a fully costed, thoroughly researched & professionally scrutinised long term plan to repair & keep our church + church premises OPEN, at ZERO cost to either the Archdiocese or the Assumptionist owners. We therefore now urge the Archbishop to seriously review our plan & actively engage with the Augustinians of the Assumption & our parish OLOG Trust to find a long term solution & accept the gift of the church building from the Assumptionists. This would save our parish community, advance the mission of the Catholic Church in Charlton and keep the parish in its spiritual home that is of exceptional historic and architectural significance. At a pivotal time in England when the youth are returning to the Catholic church, we urge the Archbishop & the Assumptionist provincial superior to prioritise & not turn away from the spiritual needs of young Catholic families in Charlton and the wider community. PLEASE HELP US KEEP OUR BELOVED CHURCH OPEN You can help us keep our beloved church open by donating towards our fundraising efforts for the cost of a coffee -- please consider making a small donation here: https://justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ourladyofgrace OUR PARISH: A THRIVING & GROWING COMMUNITY A church is not its bricks and arches, but the people that form the body, soul and future of the parish. Our OLOG Parish is formed of a vibrant, diverse community of around 500 regular Sunday mass attendees living locally. As well as 420+ children attending the OLOG school next door along with their parents and grandparents, many of whom were baptised in the church & have strong emotional and family ties to Our Lady of Grace. The OLOG Parish has served and enhanced the local community for generations. Today, our Lady of Grace is a DIVERSE parish, comprised of many young and growing families in need of a stable spiritual home which is local to them. Our older parishioners, who have supported Our Lady of Grace throughout their  lives, also require the security of their local parish for many reasons, including easy access to the church, the sanctuary of feeling part of a local Catholic community, and the companionship of old church friends. The new riverside development planned at Charlton, which will be one of the largest urban regeneration schemes in London, lies within a mile from Our Lady of Grace church. This new development will bring close to 8000 new homes in the next decade to the local area, many of which will be young Catholic families in need of a church, school and community within easy reach. OUR STORY: EXCEPTIONAL HISTORIC & HERITAGE SIGNIFICANCE WILL BE LOST FOREVER As well as being central to our Catholic community life, the Our Lady of Grace Church in Charlton represents a site of exceptional historical & architectural significance, with its development playing a key role in the introduction and growth of Catholicism in the local area. The church was commissioned by distinguished patrons in 1905, designed by a prominent French architect Eugene-Jacque Gervais, and represents Gervais' most significant ecclesiastical documented work. Our Lady of Grace church employed Neo-Romanesque architecture, rare for Catholic churches in England during this period. The church is associated with important historical events including on its wider church site & its presbytery, Grade II Listed Highcombe House, which is one of the last surviving Regency villas from the historic Eastcombe estate. The OLOG church also pioneered the use of reinforced concrete in British ecclesiastical architecture. For nearly 120 years, it has continuously served the Catholic community, and its preservation is essential for future generations. A failure to grasp this significant history and heritage, or factor it into ongoing considerations for the future of the church and the wider site by the Augustinians of the Assumption & the Archdiocese, risks losing this exceptional history and heritage forever. CONSERVATION PLAN 2025 The Trust commissioned a conservation Plan in August 2025, prepared by two senior academics, architectural historian Dr. Nikolaos Karydis and art historian Dr. Cassandra Harrington: You can watch a short video by Dr Karydis and Dr Harrington here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zLanH3dfTw   PLEASE HELP US KEEP OUR BELOVED CHURCH OPEN You can help us keep our beloved church open by donating towards our fundraising efforts for the cost of a coffee -- please consider making a small donation here: https://justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ourladyofgrace WE ARE DEEPLY GRATEFUL & THANK YOU FOR YOUR VALUABLE SUPPORT & GENEROSITY  Ways you can remain in touch & stay updated: Our Trust youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OLOGTrust Our OLOG Trust website: https://ologtrust.org.uk/home.html

10 years ago it was revealed that many diesel cars were being fitted with illegal technology that means they emit levels of toxic gases (NOx) exceeding testing and legal limits. These emissions poison everyone, especially our children, and millions of these cars remain on our roads today. NOx inflames lungs, exacerbates asthma and globally causes 20% of all childhood asthma cases. Governments in Germany and the USA have taken action and made the car manufacturers pay billions to clean up the air they polluted, and have sent people responsible to prison. But in the UK, car manufacturers have never been held to account.  The excess NOx emissions from diesel vehicles have been responsible for a staggering 30,000 cases of asthma in children and a £96 billion cost to the economy between 2009 and 2024 in the UK. Most of these cars are still being driven on our roads, polluting neighbourhoods and lungs, and it is time to take action.

Zero hours contracts, unfair ‘fire and rehire’, waiting months or even years to be able to access benefits – the world of work in our country is weighted against actual workers. It’s billionaire bosses and fatcat corporations who profit, while workers struggle for security. That’s why the Employment Rights Bill is so important, promising better sick pay, parental leave and protections for employees against harassment and unfair dismissal. We can’t let it be watered down with amendments that protect corporate profits over working people across the country. This is what the people want, with polling showing more than three quarters of the public supporting increased protections like the right to sick pay from the first day of employment. Add your name today to demand that the Government delivers the bill, and delivers it in full.

Pets are beloved members of our families, yet in emergencies, we are left with no local, life-saving options. Some urgent conditions require immediate treatment, and the current distance to emergency care is simply unsafe. Examples include: • Poisoning – ingestion of toxic foods, plants, or chemicals can be fatal within an hour. • Bloat (Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus) – a life-threatening condition in dogs that requires immediate surgery. • Seizures – prolonged or repeated seizures can cause brain damage or death without rapid intervention. • Road traffic accidents – traumatic injuries often require urgent stabilisation. • Obstructed labour – both mother and offspring can die if treatment is delayed. • Blocked urinary tract (especially in male cats) – can lead to organ failure and death within hours. Families should not have to risk losing their pets simply because they live outside the city. With so many pet owners in our coastal and rural communities, the lack of a local emergency veterinary facility leaves us vulnerable and forces unnecessary suffering.

New laws are being introduced to give leaseholders greater and fairer protection. A key part of this is making sure landlords are transparent about how they raise and spend service charges paid by homeowners. But some landlords of retirement properties are lobbying to be made exempt from these new rules. This would deny retired homeowners the right to see exactly how their money is being spent and leave them vulnerable to unfair practices. People in retirement deserve the same transparency and protection as everyone else. Please sign the petition to urge the Minister to reject any exemptions and ensure the law protects all leaseholders equally.

I am involved with a local Scout Group. Having barely survived the pandemic, we are now being grossly overcharged for our electricity, constantly threatened with court action for late payment, and it is a constant struggle to keep our heads above water financially. Groups like ours often run on shoestring budgets, donations from the public, and the goodwill of volunteers. They shouldn't have to spend their time fundraising just to pay an energy bill they can't afford, or face threats of court action from their supplier. It's a simple, common-sense change. Let's demand that Ofgem and energy suppliers give charities and community groups a fair deal, so they can focus on what they do best: helping others and serving our communities.

WHY THIS MATTERS The A832 is a vital lifeline road. The proposed daytime closure and very limited ‘amnesty’ windows will isolate households and disrupt essential services (GP/community nursing visits, postal and courier deliveries, trades, home care), harm local businesses and tourism, and place avoidable pressure on emergency access. NOTES FOR SIGNERS If you live, work, or regularly travel the A832, please add your village/town and postcode in your comment to show local impact. Please sign and share: the current proposed daytime closure of the A832 at Dundonnell (27 Oct–mid Dec 2025 & Jan–Mar 2026) is unworkable, inadequate and unacceptable. We’re asking for ONE LANE WITH LIGHTS, or longer/more frequent access windows, or night works. Local life and livelihoods depend on a fair plan. DISCLAIMER This petition seeks a safe, workable access plan during SSEN works that protects community life and local businesses.

Suicide is the leading killer of young people in the UK. Every day an estimated 300-450 young people aged 16-35 in the UK attempt suicide, with rates now at their highest in 30 years. (Office of National Statistics, 2025). 7% of young people have attempted suicide by the age of 17 (Young Minds, 2023).  Too many lives are lost because the ‘systems of support’ only focus on crisis and leave those who have attempted in a cycle. Behind every number is a life. The system is failing: waiting for crisis, offering only short-term fixes, and leaving the most marginalised to fall through the cracks. That’s why, revolutionary suicide prevention charity, Body & Soul are aiming to break this cycle. We’re calling on the Government to fund a long term evidence-based approach rooted in care, expertise and lived experience, and save many young lives by doing so.  Sign the petition now to call for a proven, equitable long term approach to suicide prevention that reaches those most at risk.

The government promised to work towards phasing out animal testing. Now they're creating a roadmap to make it happen, but it needs to be an ambitious and detailed plan, with clear milestones to drive progress that will benefit science and society.   Scientific and public opinion is on the side of phasing out animal testing. Other countries, like the US and those in the EU, are already making progress with their own detailed roadmaps.   A real roadmap will lead to better science and a stronger economy while phasing out animal testing. Let's seize this opportunity to make vital, positive change. It's time to bring UK science into the 21st century by focusing on human-relevant research. See how phasing out animal testing will benefit science and society here and here

76% of British people want the government to require AI generated content to be clearly marked. Technology Secretary Peter Kyle is working on a new AI Bill. He plans to bring it to MPs for a vote from 2026. Meat, fish and seafood have to be labelled with the country they come from. Why shouldn't AI content face the same limits? AI could give British people a lot. It could help improve public services, from trains and schools to NHS and housing. It could make our work faster and better But it also comes with risks. AI generated videos on TikTok and social media are driving division and spreading misinformation. AI generated music and art is putting workers out of business and making it harder for people to be creative at home. We can stop this before it gets worse. Add your name to this petition and share with your friends, family, and colleagues. Image: Edited from Peter Kyle © House of Commons under CC BY 3.0