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PETITIONClosedPetition · petition.parliament.uk

Allow Sponsored workers to work for 24hrs per week in a second job

We want the Government to increase the permitted work hours of Sponsored workers from 20hrs to 24hrs per week, in a second job.

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
27
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 27/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 27/100,000
Background
Advocates for amending current regulations to allow sponsored workers in the UK to work 24 hours per week instead of the current limit of 20 hours, in a second job, think that this would create a win-win scenario for both the workers and the UK economy. We think this could enhance the employment landscape and help foster positive community contributions. **Key Reasons That We Think Increasing Work Hours Could Help** **Improved Economic Contribution**: **Enhanced Integration into the Workforce**: **Addressing Labour Shortages**: **Support for Flexibility and Well-being**: **Increased Tax Revenue** **Increased Productivity** **Higher Earnings for Workers** **Enhanced Business Revenues** **Contribution to Tax Revenue** **Economic Multiplier effect**