The Prime Minister met the First Minister of Wales, Rhun Ap Iorwerth, in Glasgow on Friday 30 October 2026, after a meeting of the National Economic Council, according to a Downing Street press release.

The release said the Prime Minister welcomed positive discussions at the council, where the Welsh First Minister agreed to begin a process exploring how each government could contribute to regional empowerment, reindustrialisation and good growth in every postcode. The release describes this as a policy sprint led by No10 North and involving officials from each government.

The Prime Minister was also reported to say he looked forward to Cardiff hosting the next National Economic Council meeting in spring 2027. The statement did not give further details on the timing or scope of the planned work.