The United Kingdom predictions for 2025

Read 15 predictions about the United Kingdom in 2025, a year that will see this country experience significant change in its politics, economics, technology, culture, and environment. It’s your future, discover what you’re in for.

Internation relations predictions for the United Kingdom in 2025

International relations predictions to impact the United Kingdom in 2025 include:

Politics predictions for the United Kingdom in 2025

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Government predictions for the United Kingdom in 2025

Government related predictions to impact the United Kingdom in 2025 include:

  • Post-Brexit legislation encourages low-skilled worker migration to the UK amid worker shortages.1

Economy predictions for the United Kingdom in 2025

Economy related predictions to impact the United Kingdom in 2025 include:

  • CBD market in the UK now worth more than GBP 1 billion, making it the fastest-growing wellbeing product.1
  • Tourism remains one of the UK’s most important industries, as the number of inbound visitors is up 23% since 2018.1

Technology predictions for the United Kingdom in 2025

Technology related predictions to impact the United Kingdom in 2025 include:

  • Full-fibre internet access now available in all homes across the UK.1

Culture predictions for the United Kingdom in 2025

Culture related predictions to impact the United Kingdom in 2025 include:

  • Buckingham Palace refurbishing, cost at GBP 369 million, begins.1

Defense predictions for in 2025

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Infrastructure predictions for the United Kingdom in 2025

Infrastructure related predictions to impact the United Kingdom in 2025 include:

  • Half of the UK’s electricity sources are now renewable.1
  • The government’s GBP 1.2 billion investment in cycling infrastructure has doubled the number of cyclists compared to 2016 numbers.1
  • The UK’s National Electricity Grid is now generating more than 85% of its energy from zero-carbon sources, such as wind, solar, nuclear, and hydro. In 2019, only 48% were zero-carbon imports.1

Environment predictions for the United Kingdom in 2025

Environment related predictions to impact the United Kingdom in 2025 include:

  • All biodegradable waste now banned from landfills.1
  • New homes built are now required to have low-carbon heating systems. The use of gas for heating or cooking is no longer permitted due to the government’s efforts to reduce the country’s greenhouse gas emissions.1
  • All new ships, including ferries and cargo vessels, must be equipped with zero-emission technology as part of the government’s efforts to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.1
  • Any new buses purchased will be ultra-low or zero-emission vehicles, reducing up to 500,000 tonnes of carbon emissions. This includes private coach buses and public transit buses.1
  • The UK no longer has any coal plants in operation.1

Science predictions for the United Kingdom in 2025

Science related predictions to impact the United Kingdom in 2025 include:

Health predictions for the United Kingdom in 2025

Health related predictions to impact the United Kingdom in 2025 include:

  • More than a quarter of the British population is now vegan or vegetarian.1

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January 7, 2022. Last updated January 7, 2020.

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