Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury
Increase the taxes on fireworks
Closed
40 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should increase sale taxes of fireworks, and use the income for UK decarbonisation projects and to fund animal-welfare related non-profit organisations.
1.Fireworks cause a lot of pollution to the air, soil and water, let alone the CO2 emissions
2. Fireworks also distress animals, causing anxiety and sometimes sudden death.
3. Those who enjoy fireworks should pay additional tax so those who suffer can get more help.
4. This money could help fund big decarbonisation projects that cost billions, like CCS, CCU and electrolysis.
Why not start with something small that could raise funds for effective schemes that can deliver results.
2. Fireworks also distress animals, causing anxiety and sometimes sudden death.
3. Those who enjoy fireworks should pay additional tax so those who suffer can get more help.
4. This money could help fund big decarbonisation projects that cost billions, like CCS, CCU and electrolysis.
Why not start with something small that could raise funds for effective schemes that can deliver results.
Timeline
| 14 Nov 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
40
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
14 Nov 2023
Closed
14 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.