A look ahead at the key events leading the news agenda next week, from the team at Foresight News. Delivered to your inbox on Fridays.
Leading the week
Monday (April 7): EU trade ministers meet following US tariffs announcement.
Tuesday (April 8): King Charles and Queen Camilla begin State Visit to Italy; Court of Appeal hears Prince Harry’s challenge over police protection; Keir Starmer questioned by Liaison Committee.
Wednesday (April 9): US reciprocal tariffs come into effect for the EU and countries including China, South Korea, Japan and India; King Charles addresses joint session of Italian parliament.
Thursday (April 10): ‘Coalition of the Willing’ defence ministers meet in Brussels; China implements 34% tariffs on US goods; The Masters begins.
Friday (April 11): Monthly UK GDP estimate; UK convenes Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting in Brussels; Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu expected to appear in court.
Saturday (April 12): Chelsea play Liverpool in Women’s FA Cup semi-final; Presidential election in Gabon following 2023 military coup.
Sunday (April 13): EU introduces counter-measures to US tariffs; Manchester United play Manchester City in Women’s FA Cup semi-final; Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race.
