Philip Hammond
After suffering major defeat, Johnson announced early general elections
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has suffered a major defeat after members of Parliament voted to take control of Parliament in order to pass a new law that could force him to delay Brexit and avoid a no-deal exit.
Boris Johnson: Brexit might Fail
TheGuardian - Boris Johnson has warned of a Brexit "meltdown" and branded the Treasury the "heart of remain" in unguarded comments at a private dinner.
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UK to Respond Appropriately if Foreign State Poisoned Ex-Spy-Hammond
British finance minister Philip Hammond said on Sunday that Britain's government would respond "appropriately" if a foreign state was found to be involved in the poisoning of a former Russian spy in England a week ago, Reuters reported.
UK to Seek EU Mutual Recognition Deal For Financial Services
Britain's government is ready to push for a mutual recognition system to regulate financial services after it leaves the EU in order to preserve the City of London's access to the bloc, Reuters reported on Friday.
Theresa May to Reshuffle Cabinet on Monday, No 10 Confirms
Theresa May will carry out a reshuffle of her cabinet and junior ministers this week, Downing Street has confirmed. The jobs of the education secretary, Justine Greening, and the party chairman, Sir Patrick McLoughlin, are particularly vulnerable, it is believed, The Guardian writes.
UK Sets Aside Extra 3 billion Pounds for Brexit Preparations
The British government is setting aside 3 billion pounds ($3.97 billion) for Brexit preparations in addition to funds allocated previously, finance minister Philip Hammond said on Wednesday during his budget speech to parliament, reported Reuters.
Britain to Submit 'Brexit Bill' Proposal Before December EU Meeting
Britain will submit its proposals on how to settle its financial obligations to the European Union before an EU Council meeting next month, finance minister Philip Hammond said on Sunday, quoted by Reuters.
Britain to submit ‘Brexit bill’ proposal before December EU meeting
Britain will submit its proposals on how to settle its financial obligations to the European Union before an EU Council meeting next month, finance minister Philip Hammond said on Nov. 19.
EU and the UK will survive Brexit
The decision of the British people on June 23, 2016 to leave the European Union is still a matter of discussion within the United Kingdom.
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Brexit campaigners launch bid to oust pro-EU finance minister
One of the most vocal pro-Brexit campaign groups launched a campaign on Aug. 14 to oust finance minister Philip Hammond from parliament, saying he is part of a plot to stop Britain leaving the European Union.