UK and Global Events Quiz (March-April 2025)

Which UK airport received government approval for a significant expansion, aiming to increase its passenger capacity from 18 million to 32 million annually?

• Stansted Airport

• Luton Airport

• Birmingham Airport

• Manchester Airport

On April 3, 2025, Chelsea FC played against which team in a Premier League London derby at Stamford Bridge?

• Arsenal

• West Ham United

• Tottenham Hotspur

• Fulham

Which darts player ended a ten-year winless streak by securing his first-ever Premier League night win on April 3, 2025?

• Michael van Gerwen

• Gary Anderson

• Stephen Bunting

• Peter Wright

What significant economic action did President Trump announce that caused global market instability, including a 3.44% drop in the S&P 500?

• Introduction of sweeping tariffs on global imports

• Withdrawal from the World Trade Organization

• Implementation of strict sanctions on European goods

• Devaluation of the US dollar

Which UK political leader faced online claims about not posting on Mother's Day 2025, despite sharing a tribute on Facebook and Instagram?

• Boris Johnson

• Keir Starmer

• Nicola Sturgeon

• Ed Davey

According to Adzuna data published on March 31, 2025, which sector led the fastest month-on-month growth in UK job vacancies in three years?

• Technology

• Healthcare and Nursing

• Education

• Construction

On April 3, 2025, the UK Prime Minister addressed business leaders in Downing Street. What major enforcement surge did he announce?

• Crackdown on tax evasion

• Increase in immigration enforcement

• Expansion of cybersecurity measures

• Strengthening of environmental regulations

Which UK service sector reported its strongest growth in seven months as of April 3, 2025, driven by a renewed upturn in new orders?

• Financial services

• Hospitality

• Retail

• Transportation

In the Premier League match on April 1, 2025, which team did Arsenal defeat with a final score of 2-1?

• Fulham FC

• West Ham United

• Manchester United

• Wolverhampton Wanderers

Which UK airport's expansion plans were criticized by environmental groups for potentially increasing flights over the Chiltern Hills and impacting the UK's net-zero emissions target?

• Heathrow Airport

• Gatwick Airport

• Luton Airport

• Stansted Airport