United Kingdom predictions for 2035

Read 31 predictions about the United Kingdom in 2035, 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.

Quantumrun Foresight prepared this list; A trend intelligence consulting firm that uses strategic foresight to help companies thrive from future trends in foresight. This is just one of many possible futures society may experience.

International relations predictions for the United Kingdom in 2035

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Politics predictions for the United Kingdom in 2035

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Government predictions for the United Kingdom in 2035

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Economy predictions for the United Kingdom in 2035

Economy related predictions to impact the United Kingdom in 2035 include:

  • The UK’s economy is 7.7% smaller than what it was in 2018 before ‘no-deal Brexit.’ Likelihood: 50%1
  • The autonomous vehicle market is now worth GBP 52 billion. Likelihood: 60%1
  • Factbox - The cost of Brexit: Britain sets out the scenarios.Link
  • Buses and taxis to lead UK self-driving public transport push.Link

Technology predictions for the United Kingdom in 2035

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Culture predictions for the United Kingdom in 2035

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Defense predictions for in 2035

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Infrastructure predictions for the United Kingdom in 2035

Infrastructure related predictions to impact the United Kingdom in 2035 include:

  • The UK phases out gas power plants. Likelihood: 60 percent1
  • The UK sources 100% of its electricity from clean energy, including nuclear. Likelihood: 60 percent1
  • The country’s pre-existing nuclear reactors operating since 2021 are retired. Newer nuclear facilities see continued operation. Likelihood: 65 percent1
  • The Heat and Building Strategy bans fitting new domestic gas boilers across the UK. Likelihood: 65 percent1
  • The UK has missed its recycling targets as the country’s recycling infrastructure is unable to keep up with domestic consumption levels. Likelihood: 60%1
  • Nuclear now plays a significant role in low-carbon energy distribution, as first of its kind series of commercial plants are in now operation. Likelihood: 30%1
  • The second phase of the High Speed 2 rail line project launches this year, linking Birmingham to Manchester and Leeds. Likelihood: 50%1
  • UK high-speed rail link is over budget, years behind schedule, government says.Link
  • UK’s low-carbon transition needs nuclear technologies, says ETI report.Link
  • UK to miss 2035 recycling target ‘by a decade’.Link
  • Plunging renewable energy prices mean U.S. can hit 90% clean electricity by 2035 - at no extra cost.Link

Environment predictions for the United Kingdom in 2035

Environment related predictions to impact the United Kingdom in 2035 include:

  • Post-COVID-19 pandemic investments of USD $176 million in green energy projects lead to USD $122-billion in revenue for the UK economy. Likelihood: 60 percent1
  • All new cars sold in the UK are now electric. Likelihood: 75%1
  • The amount of renewable energy generated in the UK is now 211 TWh, compared to 121 TWh in 2018, a growth of almost 75%. Likelihood: 60%1
  • Battery- and hydrogen-powered trains lead Scotland to a decarbonized rail network. Likelihood: 40%1
  • Scotland plans to decarbonise its railways by 2035.Link
  • UK plans to increase renewables generation 75% by 2035, gas to decline: BEIS.Link
  • UK aims to make all new cars sold there electric by 2035.Link
  • Petrol and diesel car sales ban brought forward to 2035.Link
  • Plunging renewable energy prices mean U.S. can hit 90% clean electricity by 2035 - at no extra cost.Link

Science predictions for the United Kingdom in 2035

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Health predictions for the United Kingdom in 2035

Health related predictions to impact the United Kingdom in 2035 include:

  • The number of people in England, Wales, and Scotland diagnosed with morbid obesity has doubled since 2019. Likelihood: 40%1
  • Health measures focused on prevention has led to average life spans that are now five years longer than they were in 2019. Likelihood: 50%1
  • The health and social cost of air pollution is now GBP 5.3 billion annually. Poor air quality is directly correlated to coronary heart disease, strokes, lung cancer, and childhood asthma. Likelihood: 60%1
  • Breast cancer-related deaths rise to over 12,000 women this year. Likelihood: 50%1
  • How the UK plans to help its citizens live 5 years longer.Link
  • Workplaces should encourage employees to take up lunchtime spinning to tackle obesity.Link
  • Breast cancer deaths set to rise in UK by 2022, new analysis finds.Link

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