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 (February 17): 500th day in captivity for remaining Israeli hostages; US Secretary of State Marco Rubio continues Middle East travel.
Tuesday (February 18): UK employment and wage statistics; John Healey discusses UK defence priorities at IfG; Chinese foreign minister chairs UN Security Council meeting on multilateralism.
Wednesday (February 19): UK inflation data; Donald Trump expected to attend FII PRIORITY Miami conference alongside TikTok CEO; Manchester City play Real Madrid in UEFA Champions League playoff second leg.
Thursday (February 20): G20 foreign ministers meet in South Africa; CPAC 2025 begins; London Fashion Week begins.
Friday (February 21): UK public sector finances and retail sales figures; Inquest into death of Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck due to conclude; Scottish Labour Party annual conference begins.
Saturday (February 22): Hostages due to be released under Israel-Hamas agreement; England, Scotland and Wales play in Guinness Six Nations; Daniel Dubois v Joseph Parker heavyweight title fight.
Sunday (February 23): Parliamentary elections in Germany; public funeral for Hassan Nasrallah; Screen Actors Guild Awards.
