Petition · HM Treasury
Create an Education Travel Tax Relief scheme to offset peak holiday costs
Open for signatures
26 signatures
What the petition asks
Create a tax-relief framework (like 'Cycle to Work') where travel providers receive tax credits for offering capped 'Term-Time Equivalent' pricing to state education staff. Additionally, launch a review into the affordability of travel for education staff at peak times.
State school staff are uniquely penalised by their contracts, which forbid term-time leave. We feel that travel companies exploit this captive market, charging premiums compared to term-time prices.
This can act as a de facto pay cut for public servants.
With the current recruitment and retention crisis in education, pricing staff out of affordable rest is unsustainable. If the Government cannot raise wages, it must intervene to lower the cost of living for those serving our schools.
This can act as a de facto pay cut for public servants.
With the current recruitment and retention crisis in education, pricing staff out of affordable rest is unsustainable. If the Government cannot raise wages, it must intervene to lower the cost of living for those serving our schools.
Timeline
| 24 Feb 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
26
Status
Open for signatures
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
24 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.