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The United Kingdom predictions for 2030

Read 32 predictions about the United Kingdom in 2030, 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.

International relations predictions for the United Kingdom in 2030

International relations predictions to impact the United Kingdom in 2030 include:

Politics predictions for the United Kingdom in 2030

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Government predictions for the United Kingdom in 2030

Government related predictions to impact the United Kingdom in 2030 include:

  • The number of international students attending university in the UK is now over 600,000, a growth of 30% since 2019.1

Economy predictions for the United Kingdom in 2030

Economy related predictions to impact the United Kingdom in 2030 include:

  • The government’s Nuclear Sector Deal has led to a 30% cost reduction for the building of new nuclear projects.1
  • The UK no longer has one of the top ten largest economies in the world.1
  • The self-driving car industry in the UK is now worth over GBP 62 billion.1

Technology predictions for the United Kingdom in 2030

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Culture predictions for the United Kingdom in 2030

Culture related predictions to impact the United Kingdom in 2030 include:

  • The growth of dating apps and websites has led to more than 50% of relationships now beginning online. In 2019, that number was 32%.1
  • By 2037 the majority of newborns will be ‘e-babies’ as their parents met online.Vote on this forecast

Defense predictions for in 2030

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Infrastructure predictions for the United Kingdom in 2030

Infrastructure related predictions to impact the United Kingdom in 2030 include:

  • The city of London has banned all private cars.1
  • Fracking now produces 1,400 billion cubic feet of gas per year.1
  • In Scotland, the use of marine energy is up to 25%. A significant increase from 0.06% in 2019.1
  • One-third of the electricity generated in the UK is from domestic offshore wind power.1

Environment predictions for the United Kingdom in 2030

Environment related predictions to impact the United Kingdom in 2030 include:

  • There are no new gas and diesel cars available for sale.1
  • Major supermarkets across the UK have reduced their food waste to half of what it was in 2019.1
  • The UK government has spent over GBP 8 billion restoring natural habitats, which have removed 5 million tonnes of carbon from the air.1

Science predictions for the United Kingdom in 2030

Science related predictions to impact the United Kingdom in 2030 include:

Health predictions for the United Kingdom in 2030

Health related predictions to impact the United Kingdom in 2030 include:

  • England records zero cases of HIV transmission.1
  • 15% of the population is now vegan.1
  • Cardiovascular diseases will be the cause of death for over 24 million people this year.1
  • Public health efforts succeed in making England the first smoke-free country in the UK.1

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