A look ahead at the key events leading the news agenda, from the team at Foresight News. Delivered to your inbox on Fridays.
Leading the week
Something to keep an eye out for this week is the departure of HMS Dragon, which is expected to sail from Portsmouth Harbour to the Mediterranean to bolster defensive capabilities around RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. The government has faced criticism over the delay in getting the ship deployed to the region, and it’s expected to be another week before it arrives to help defend against Iranian drones.
Monday (March 9): King Charles and Queen Camilla attend Commonwealth Day service; MPs vote on Lords changes to Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, including proposed social media age limit; High Court hears civil trial brought against Gerry Adams by IRA bomb victims.
Tuesday (March 10): IAEA director general Rafael Grossi addresses Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris; UN Security Council discusses Iran sanctions; Liverpool, Newcastle and Spurs play Champions League round of 16 fixtures.
Wednesday (March 11): Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch at PMQs; Treasury committee questions Rachel Reeves on the Spring Statement; Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City play Champions League round of 16 fixtures.
Thursday (March 12): UK-Ireland Summit; Chief of the Air Staff addresses RUSI Combat Air Power conference; EU defence ministers meet in Cyprus.
Friday (March 13): Monthly estimate of UK GDP; High Court hears challenge to UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands deal; Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Saturday (March 14): Final round of Six Nations; US and Japan co-host Indo-Pacific energy security ministerial; Harry Styles hosts Saturday Night Live.
Sunday (March 15): Academy Awards; Ed Davey speech to Lib Dem Spring conference; London Al Quds Day rally.
