Immigration White Paper
Starmer presents reforms intended to reduce migration and strengthen domestic skills requirements.
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2025 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 101 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2025.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2025
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May
First Quarter GDP Growth
ONS estimates that GDP grew by 0.7 percent during the first quarter of 2025.
First Quarter GDP per Head Growth
ONS estimates that real GDP per head grew by 0.5 percent in the first quarter.
2025 FA Cup Final Winning Goal
Scores the only goal as Crystal Palace win the FA Cup for the first time.
FA Cup Winner
Eberechi Eze scored the first-half winner that delivered Crystal Palace's first FA Cup as Crystal Palace defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the 2025 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Marc Guehi captained Palace through an intense defensive display at Wembley as Crystal Palace defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the 2025 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Dean Henderson saved Omar Marmoush's penalty and maintained the clean sheet behind Palace's first FA Cup title as Crystal Palace defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the 2025 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Will Hughes worked to close midfield spaces during Palace's determined resistance as Crystal Palace defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the 2025 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Tyrick Mitchell tracked wide attacks and supported Palace's compact defensive structure as Crystal Palace defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the 2025 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Adam Wharton offered composed passing and positional discipline in central areas as Crystal Palace defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the 2025 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Agri Food Negotiations
Agrees to work toward reduced agri food barriers with the European Union.
First UK-EU Summit after Withdrawal
Starmer hosts European Union leaders at the first UK-EU summit since withdrawal.
Fishing Access Agreement
Agrees longer term reciprocal fishing access arrangements with the European Union.
Security Defence Partnership
Agrees a security and defence partnership with the European Union.
UK EU Summit
Holds the first UK EU summit since withdrawal from the European Union.
UK-EU Agri-Food Negotiation Framework
Starmer agrees to negotiate reduced sanitary barriers affecting agricultural and food trade.
UK-EU Fisheries Access Arrangement
Starmer agrees reciprocal access to waters through June 2038 under the renewed partnership.
UK-EU Security and Defence Partnership
Starmer agrees a framework for closer security and defence cooperation with the European Union.
Eurpopa League Winner
Scored the only goal of the final to bring Tottenham its first European trophy in decades.
Eurpopa League Winner
Led Tottenham's forward line and repeatedly pressured United's defenders.
Second Teacher Pay Award
The Government accepts a four percent teacher pay award for the 2025/26 academic year.
Watson Scores Sunderland Promotion Winner
Watson strikes in stoppage time against Sheffield United at Wembley to secure a 2–1 play-off final win and Premier League promotion.
June
Strategic Defence Review
Starmer accepts a defence review focused on readiness, technology and European security.
Free School Meals Expansion
The Government announces free school meals for children in all Universal Credit households.
More Album Release
Releases More with Pulp, the band's first new studio album since We Love Life.
April GDP Contraction
ONS initially estimates that monthly GDP contracted by 0.3 percent in April 2025.
More Reaches UK Number One
Pulp's More reaches number one on the UK albums chart, their first chart-topping album in twenty-seven years.
NHS App Overhaul
The government announces a major NHS App expansion intended to give patients more information, provider choice, appointment tools and access to healthcare results and services.
July
Ten Year Health Plan
The government publishes its Ten Year Health Plan for England, organised around shifting care toward communities, digital services and prevention.
Ten Year Health Plan
Starmer publishes an NHS plan centred on community care, digital services and prevention.
Neighbourhood Health Service Rollout
The government begins implementation of neighbourhood health services, initially targeting deprived areas and patients with complex long-term conditions for more coordinated local care.
May GDP Contraction
ONS estimates that monthly GDP fell by 0.1 percent in May 2025.
Three-Month GDP Growth to May
ONS estimates that GDP grew by 0.5 percent in the three months to May.
Club World Cup Final
Scores twice as Chelsea win the Club World Cup.
Resident Doctor Strike Resumes
Resident doctors begin five days of industrial action after renewed disagreement over pay.
Women's Euro Final
England win the Women's European Championship.
August
Second Quarter Construction Growth
ONS estimates that construction output grew by 1.2 percent in the second quarter.
Second Quarter GDP Growth
ONS estimates that GDP increased by 0.3 percent during the second quarter of 2025.
Second Quarter Services Growth
ONS estimates that services output grew by 0.4 percent in the second quarter.
September
Further and Higher Education Reform
Starmer announces reforms linking post-sixteen education more closely with national skills needs.
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