As the UK settles into a blustery but blossoming April week, here is your UK weekly editorial leading into the Easter weekend. There’s a sense that the year is finally finding its rhythm. Across the country, trees are stretching out into green and early blooms are colouring parks and hedgerows.
Speaking of which, keep an eye out for the humble primrose—long associated with youth and renewal. It’s now carpeting many country paths and gardens, quietly heralding brighter days.
UK weekly editorial – political updates April 2025
The past week brought several political sparks. The Prime Minister’s controversial comments on welfare reforms which have sparked a backlash from across the aisle and around the country. With criticism growing louder over policies seen to hit the most vulnerable while defence spending soars. Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer continues to court the centre-right, much to the chagrin of his party’s grassroots.
There is an opportunity for the electorate to voice their concerns, with the local elections on the horizon and public services stretched, the battle lines for this summer’s political skirmishes are being drawn, so make sure you have your say.
There’s also no avoiding the conversation around the UK’s economic balancing act. Despite inflation falling, households are still feeling the pinch, and mortgage lenders are hinting at no significant rate drops before autumn. The Financial Times reports cautious optimism in the markets, but warnings persist about sluggish wage growth and uneven recovery across regions, oh and of course that plonker Trump at the helm across the pond.
Looking ahead, Westminster braces for key debates on immigration, including the Rwanda plan’s latest legal hurdles, and a renewed push for housing reform.
UK economic outlook 2025
Moving on to No 11 Downing Street, The Chancellor is also expected to outline further details of the digital services tax—a move designed to tap the profits of major tech firms operating in Britain. Who lets face it, have had a free ride in the UK; If the UK went backwards for 10 years corporation taxes from Apple and Google alone would be in excess of $4bn Dollars. (PS: that’s an approximate value based on data we have from statistica).
If the Chancellors digital taxes do not match the fervour of reforms on public spending, expect an uproar, and that is why we must ensure we are always informed about government policies.
And while the headlines focus on big institutions, it’s worth remembering the smaller rhythms of life. In Norfolk, birdwatchers are reporting early sightings of the redstart, a colourful visitor making its annual return from Africa. Their arrival, subtle but steadfast, is a reminder that migration—and movement—takes many forms and that its part of natural life.
Get out and about – UK events April 2025
If you’re looking to get out and about, here are some events worth noting:
- The Coffee Festival at London Olympia brings artisan roasters, brew gear and caffeine lovers together all weekend.
- Excel London hosts the Future Tech Expo, with AI innovation and ethical tech at the forefront.
- Manchester’s AO Arena will see Dua Lipa’s tour hit town—expect a full house.
- Edinburgh’s International Science Festival continues, with events for curious minds of all ages.
Did we just drop a Nietzsche-bomb?
As a final thought Nietzsche’s viewed happiness as complex and often paradoxical. He didn’t see happiness as the ultimate goal, but rather as a byproduct of a life lived in accordance with one’s own values and a striving for personal growth and fulfillment.
Unless you are a psychopath, that allows us to understand how we can be happy collectively, even if you are not directly involved in the ‘resistance’ or ‘fighting on the front line’, we all have a part to play, so long as you are working towards that goal. You should be able to accept a form of accomplishment, which transcends monetary gains and provides satisfaction.
Remember it’s not a sprint towards happiness its continuous, so set your expectations accordingly.
Anyway, it’s shaping up to be a busy and reflective week. Whether you’re following the fine print of policy or the soft trail of petals beneath your boots, stay curious, stay grounded—and keep reading.
For your reference
These are the specific issues you need to keep an eye on.
- Nationalisation of British Steel, once the government take it over, they will ‘give it to someone to look after’ – that’s where the deal will be made.
- Companies will use Trump’s tariffs to push prices up, if they do, leave them and find an alternative.
- Local Councils will use government reforms to cut services, make sure you protest this to your local councillor – if you they know you are aware, trust me they will act on it. You could just put out a tweet and tag us.
- Don’t let the likes of Farage tell you that pubs are closing because we’re losing our culture. There’s only one reason why pubs are closing, price hikes, coming from Government Duty and breweries pushing up their prices.