Petition · HM Treasury

No tax or national insurance on overtime for emergency service workers

Closed 7,837 signatures

What the petition asks

Members of the emergency services may regularly work overtime and sometimes do not have the choice but to work it because it may be an aid requirement or jobs may run over. We think that any overtime worked should not be taxed or subject to national insurance
I would like this because it could allow hard working emergency service workers to be in a better situation financially. I think this change would also encourage more overtime worked leading to more resources on the streets as it would be more financially attractive and worth their time to do. I think more resources on the streets creates safer streets. Amongst other benefits.

Timeline

30 Jun 2025 Petition opened for signatures
30 Dec 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 7,837
Status Closed
Department HM Treasury
Opened 30 Jun 2025
Closed 30 Dec 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 29 Jul 2026.