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 24): MPs debate Planning and Infrastructure Bill for the first time; Andrew Bailey delivers lecture on UK economic growth; US, Russian and Ukrainian officials hold separate talks in Riyadh.
Tuesday (March 25): Jenny Harries and Andy Burnham address UKHSA conference; US intelligence chiefs at Senate hearing on worldwide threats; Verdict announced in Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini corruption appeal.
Wednesday (March 26): Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers Spring Statement and OBR presents economic and fiscal forecast; CPI inflation data published; UN Human Rights Council holds Item 7 debate on human rights in Palestine.
Thursday (March 27): Jonathan Reynolds addresses Chatham House Global Trade Conference; France hosts ‘Coalition of the Willing’ meeting on Ukraine; RFU holds vote of confidence in Bill Sweeney.
Friday (March 28): UK national accounts published; Reform UK local elections campaign launch; Former Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson in court on bribery charges.
Saturday (March 29): FA Cup quarterfinals (Fulham v Crystal Palace; Brighton v Nottingham Forest); Partial solar eclipse.
Sunday (March 30): Mothering Sunday; FA Cup quarterfinals (Bournemouth v Manchester City; Preston v Aston Villa)
