Britain's Minister for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade delivered a keynote speech at the West Midlands Growth Summit held in Coventry on October 8, 2026. In his address, he presented a plan for building a new industrial economy for the country, aimed at stimulating industrial growth and strengthening the regional economy. The summit brought together business representatives, local authorities and economic bodies from the West Midlands region to discuss prospects for industrial development and investment. Details of the proposed plan, including specific measures to support industries and regions, will become known as additional information is released.