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 (March 17): New Ofcom rules on online safety come into force; OECD publishes Economic Outlook; NAO report on Skilled Worker visas.
Tuesday (March 18): Kemi Badenoch due to launch policy development process; German lawmakers vote on debt easing plan; CPI and RPI Basket of Goods and Services.
Wednesday (March 19): Matt Hancock questioned at Covid-19 inquiry hearing on procurement; Amanda Pritchard speaks at King’s Fund leadership conference; US Federal Reserve announces interest rate decision.
Thursday (March 20): UK monetary policy committee announces interest rate decision; EU leaders begin two-day summit; Stranded Boeing Starliner Crew could return to Earth with SpaceX Crew 9.
Friday (March 21): Final public sector finance statistics before Spring Statement; England face Albania in World Cup 2026 qualifier.
Saturday (March 22): Liberal Democrats kick off spring conference with general election review; Women’s Six Nations begins.
Sunday (March 23): Ed Davey addresses Lib Dem spring conference; Chinese Grand Prix; Fifth anniversary of the UK’s first Covid-19 lockdown.
