Petition · HM Treasury

Stop taxing overtime, work beyond 40 hours a week or outside contracted hours

Closed 481 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the government to stop income tax and national insurance contributions on income that is regarded as overtime, outside contracted hours or past 40 hours per week.
We think this could boost productivity and could be an incentive for people to get back into work. We also believe it could help employers to combat short staffing.

Timeline

28 Jul 2025 Petition opened for signatures
28 Jan 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 481
Status Closed
Department HM Treasury
Opened 28 Jul 2025
Closed 28 Jan 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 4 Aug 2026.