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Philip Hammond urged to make shoppers and businesses a priority in his Budget statement
Lobby groups urge the Chancellor to suspend planned increase in business rates and incentivise investment instead.
Dan Cancian Oct 23, 2017
'Tormented' Theresa May 'begged' Jean-Claude Juncker for help on Brexit
According to reports in the German press, Theresa May 'begged' EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker for help over Brexit, the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reported.
Brendan Cole Oct 23, 2017
Philip Hammond urged to address lack of diversity at Bank of England
The Bank of England's three main committees are made up of 32 members but include only two women so far.
Dan Cancian Oct 20, 2017
CBI urges chancellor to deliver pro-business Budget
Business lobby group calls on Philip Hammond to deliver Autumn Budget that will allow UK to grow its way out of austerity.
Karthick Arvinth Oct 16, 2017
'I will not spend billions to prepare for hard Brexit' says UK chancellor Philip Hammond
UK chancellor Philip Hammond said he would not spend billions to prepare Britain in the event of a hard Brexit saying he had a duty to be "realistic".
Brendan Cole Oct 11, 2017
PM urged to sack 'miserable' Philip Hammond instead of Boris Johnson 'who will refuse to go'
Theresa May has been urged to sack the chancellor Philip Hammond and leave in place the foreign secretary, Boris Johnson.
Brendan Cole Oct 08, 2017
Pound recovers as Britain's public sector spending falls to 10-year low
Sterling had fallen overnight against the US dollar following Federal Reserve decision to hike interest rates.
Dan Cancian Sep 21, 2017
UK government posts first July budget surplus since 2002
More money from tax receipts led to the first summer surplus in 15 years.
Gaurav Sharma Aug 22, 2017
Chancellor Philip Hammond has been 'hijacked' by his pro-Brexit colleagues
Labour MP Chuka Umunna blames Eurosceptic cabinet ministers as Tories put on show of unity.
Ian Silvera Aug 14, 2017
Theresa May returns from holiday to cabinet united on leaving single market
Chancellor Phillip Hammond and trade secretary Liam Fox appear to bury hatchet over Brexit plan.
Lewis Dean Aug 13, 2017
UK pension age change leaving women worse off, IFS says
Women aged between 60 and 62 were £32-per-week poorer on average between 2010 and 2016.
Karthick Arvinth Aug 02, 2017
Old Leave voters think Brexit is worth it even if their kids become jobless
YouGov survey shows 'Brexit extremism' is rife among Leave and Remain voters.
Ian Silvera Aug 01, 2017
William Hague: Brexit disaster can be averted thanks to Philip Hammond's transition plan
Conservative grandee weighs in on the side of the Chancellor in Cabinet Brexit row.
Ian Silvera Aug 01, 2017
UK may have to wait until 2022 to broker its own free trade deals says Philip Hammond
Chancellor says that 'many things will look similar' as the UK transitions out of the EU.
Ian Silvera Jul 28, 2017
EU free movement will continue in UK for four years after Brexit to help business
Theresa May's cabinet are reportedly behind the shift in tone after a week-long briefing war.
Ian Silvera Jul 21, 2017
Unilever boss to ask Theresa May for extended Brexit transition period
Ahead of a meeting with the UK Prime Minister, Paul Polman says a prolonged transition for Britain's EU exit was "becoming more realistic."
Gaurav Sharma Jul 20, 2017
Liam Fox says new EU trade deal should be 'one of the easiest in human history'
But the international trade secretary added Britain could 'off course' survive without a European deal leaving it to fall back on world trade rules.
Roger Baird Jul 20, 2017
State pension age raised to 68: Government announces millions will have to work an extra year
Retirement age was originally meant to be raised to 68 between 2044 and 2046.
Dan Cancian Jul 19, 2017
EU softens on post-Brexit trade talks as Philip Hammond faces UK briefing war
Michael Barnier and David Davis will also discuss a £87bn Brexit bill in Brussels.
Ian Silvera Jul 17, 2017
Businesses holding off UK investments because of Brexit uncertainty
Chancellor Philip Hammond has claimed businesses were being put off from investing in the UK by Brexit uncertainty.
Gaurav Sharma Jul 16, 2017
Philip Hammond defends claims he called public-sector workers 'overpaid'
The Chancellor is already facing backlash for earlier sexist remarks.
Tareq Haddad Jul 16, 2017
Philip Hammond in sexism row after saying driving a train so easy 'even a woman can do it'
Chancellor receives withering slap-down from Theresa May over comments.
Paul Wright Jul 15, 2017
UK businesses feel their needs are being neglected in Brexit negotiations
Some 54% of firms say their needs are not being prioritised by the government.
Karthick Arvinth Jul 04, 2017
Chancellor says Britain must 'hold nerve' over public sector pay
Philip Hammond admitted people are "weary" after seven years of austerity.
Roger Baird Jul 04, 2017
Chancellor Philip Hammond pulls out of set piece Mansion House speech after Grenfell tower fire
Hammond said his "thoughts are with local community".
Roger Baird Jun 15, 2017
Tory event on Labour's manifesto backfires – now everyone is talking about Philip Hammond
Prime Minister Theresa May cast doubt over Hammond's future as chancellor during a press conference.
Ian Silvera May 17, 2017
Brexit Britain is the western end of China's Silk Road, claims Chancellor Philip Hammond
Chancellor Philip Hammond was in Beijing for the two-day talks.
Tareq Haddad May 14, 2017
Tory high command split over 'deteriorating' Theresa May-Hammond relationship
PM and chancellor at odds in policy squabble dating back to Budget.
Brendan Cole May 11, 2017
David Davis rejects €100bn Brexit bill as chief EU negotiator warns of 'explosive consequences'
'The financial settlement is only about settling the accounts,' Michel Barnier said.
Ian Silvera May 03, 2017
Three top Conservatives quit Theresa May's government after snap general election call
It comes amid reports of a hostile atmosphere and bitter infighting in Theresa May's government.
Tareq Haddad Apr 24, 2017
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