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Finance ministers from the UK, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland met in Cardiff on 17 September at the Finance: Interministerial Standing Committee. The published communiqué says they discussed the economic and fiscal context, including the effects of the Iran conflict and cost-of-living pressures on households.
Ahead of the UK Autumn Budget scheduled for 28 October 2026, ministers considered public-spending, growth and investment priorities. They also discussed preparations for the 2027 UK Spending Review and agreed on continued intergovernmental engagement. The note records discussion and process, not a joint funding decision or new budget allocation.