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Advance UK News Diary

November 17-23: New asylum rules, Covid Module 2 report, and G20 Summit in South Africa

November 14, 2025
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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 (November 17): Shabana Mahmood publishes Asylum Policy Statement amid speculation over Danish-style asylum reforms; Verdict announced in Sheikh Hasina trial in Bangladesh; Emmanuel Macron hosts Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris. The US House of Representatives is due to vote sometime this week on releasing the Epstein case files. 

Tuesday (November 18): Donald Trump hosts Mohammed Bin Salman at the White House; ‘Lift the Ban’ protests begin in support of Palestine Action; Paul Doyle in court over Liverpool victory parade crash. 

Wednesday (November 19): Keir Stamer faces PMQs amid leadership speculation; UK inflation data released; Latest round of resident doctors’ strikes ends.

Thursday (November 20): Covid Inquiry Module 2 report published; Negotiations day at COP30; Funeral for Dick Cheney held in Washington DC. 

Friday (November 21): Final public sector finance data released ahead of the Budget; Former Reform UK Wales leader Nathan Gill sentenced for bribery; England play Australia in The Ashes first test. 

Saturday (November 22): South Africa hosts G20 leaders’ summit; David Benavidez v Anthony Yarde WBC title fight; F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. 

Sunday (November 23): Referendum on assisted dying in Slovenia; Elections in Republica Srpska and Guinea-Bissau; Beau Greaves competes in World Youth Darts Final. 

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Also look out for...

November 17

High-level segment at COP30 

First six of Filton 24 on trial 

French National Assembly votes on 2026 budget 

Leonid meteor shower 

November 18

John Major discusses Britain’s place in the world at LSE 

DPP Stephen Parkinson addresses Police Federation of England and Wales Annual Conference 

Sotheby’s auction for solid gold toilet 

GQ Men of the Year 

November 19

Inquest for fan who fell to his death at Oasis gig 

Ofsted head at Schools and Academies Show 

UEFA Women’s Champions League matchday 4 

Royal Variety Performance 

November 20

Deadline for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's response to House Oversight letter 

Parole hearing for Thomas Park 

Hearing for Northamptonshire Police Chief accused of contempt of court 

Sotheby’s auction for Frida Kahlo’s self-portrait 

November 21

PSR discussed at Premier League shareholders’ meeting 

Sentencing for two men guilty of raping teen in Rotherham 

Wicked: For Good released 

Darts Players Championship Finals 

November 22

Margaret Thatcher Centre annual policy conference 

Rugby Autumn Internationals: Wales v New Zealand, Ireland v South Africa 

35 years ago: 'Cardiff Three' convicted 

November 23

Premier League: North London derby 

Rugby Autumn Internationals: England v Argentina 

Key statistics, reports and results

November 17

European Commission Economic Forecasts autumn report 

Rightmove house price index 

Canada inflation 

Japan Q3 GDP 

November 18

Cornwall Insights energy price cap forecast 

Civil partnerships (2023) 

Local area migration in Scotland (mid-2024) 

Alzheimer's and dementia deaths in Scotland (2024) 

Eucation Support Teacher Wellbeing Index 

US-China Economic and Security Review Commission annual report 

IEA report on the future of the global car industry 

Results from: FirstGroup, Imperial Brands, Home Depot, Medtronic 

November 19

UK producer price inflation 

Statistics on council tax collected by local authorities 

Ofsted statistics on childcare providers and inspections 

Private rent and house prices 

EU inflation 

Fed interest rate minutes 

Indonesia interest rate decision 

Results from: Nvidia, British Land, Severn Trent, Sage Group, Target Corporation, TJX Companies, Lowe’s Companies 

November 20

Farm business income in England (2024/25) 

Annual figures on housing supply and affordable housing in England 

Children looked after by local authorities in England (2024/25) 

Annual ORR data on rail infrastructure 

Annual figures on police use of force 

Quarterly knife crime statistics 

OECD quarterly GDP growth 

China loan prime rate announcement 

South Africa interest rate decision 

Results from: Nationwide, Walmart, Mitie, Gap Stores 

November 21

Final OBR Budget forecast round 

Moody's sovereign review of the UK 

UK retail sales figures 

HMRC tax receipts and National Insurance contributions statistics 

GfK consumer confidence index 

Results from: Babcock, BJ’s Wholesale Club 

 


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