Petitions/Introduce a non-taxable lunch allowance for employees to ease financial burden
StatusClosed
Opened27 Nov 2025
Closes27 May 2026
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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I want the Government to introduce a law requiring all employers to provide a lunch allowance, which would be tax-exempt. We believe this would reduce financial pressure on employees, support workplace well-being, and ensure fair treatment across all industries.

I want the Government to require employers to provide a lunch allowance exempt from being taxed. Employees often spend £5–£10 daily on meals, which adds up to significant costs. A non-taxable allowance would ease financial pressure, improve well-being, and promote fairness across workplaces.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Danny Kruger
1Danny Kruger MP
East Wiltshire
2
Dame Meg Hillier
2Dame Meg Hillier MP
Hackney South and Shoreditch
2
Rushanara Ali
3Rushanara Ali MP
Bethnal Green and Stepney
1
Ruth Cadbury
4Ruth Cadbury MP
Brentford and Isleworth
1
Sarah Jones
5Sarah Jones MP
Croydon West
1
Baggy Shanker
6Baggy Shanker MP
Derby South
1
Ms Abena Oppong-Asare
7Ms Abena Oppong-Asare MP
Erith and Thamesmead
1
Matt Bishop
8Matt Bishop MP
Forest of Dean
1
Mike Wood
9Mike Wood MP
Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
1
Hilary Benn
10Hilary Benn MP
Leeds South
1