Ardagh appoints Hammond to its board Glass bottle and metal container firm Ardagh has appointed former British Chancellor Philip Hammond to its board as a non-executive director and as a member … Business • 12 Nov 19
Former chancellor Hammond quits UK parliament Former British chancellor Philip Hammond has announced he will be standing down as an MP. Business • 06 Nov 19
Hammond demands apology from Johnson over Brexit leaks Former British chancellor Philip Hammond has demanded an official apology from Prime Minister Boris Johnson after Number 10 sought to blame disgruntled ministers for the … Brexit • 26 Aug 19
Hammond quits as UK chancellor as Johnson becomes PM British finance minister Philip Hammond has resigned from the country's government, following through on a promise to leave rather than serve under incoming prime minister … Business • 24 Jul 19
Hammond to quit over no-deal Brexit if Johnson is PM Britain's finance minister Philip Hammond has said he would resign if Boris Johnson became Britain's new prime minister because he could not support a leader … Brexit • 21 Jul 19
London-Shanghai share listing project goes live Companies listed in Britain will be able to sell shares in China today with the launch of a long-awaited London-Shanghai Stock Connect project. Business • 17 Jun 19
Britain starts search for next Bank of England governor Britain's finance minister Philip Hammond began the search for a new governor of the Bank of England today. Business • 24 Apr 19
UK taxpayer-owned loans worth £4.9 billion sold A £4.9 billion portfolio of loans bought by the UK taxpayer during the financial crisis has been sold in a "milestone" move, the British Chancellor … Business • 02 Apr 19
Ousting May will not help resolve Brexit - Hammond Britain must find a way to leave the European Union in an orderly fashion rather than trying to oust Prime Minister Theresa May, British finance … Brexit • 24 Mar 19
UK govt warns it might not hold pivotal Brexit vote British Prime Minister Theresa May could duck a third Commons showdown on her Withdrawal Agreement, resulting in a long delay to Brexit unless Tory rebels … Brexit • 17 Mar 19
Hammond talks up UK economy despite Brexit 'cloud' Brexit is casting a "cloud of uncertainty" over the British economy, Chancellor Philip Hammond admitted, after MPs rejected Theresa May's deal and the Budget watchdog … Business • 13 Mar 19
China open to British visit following warship comments China would welcome a visit by Britain's finance minister Philip Hammond, the Chinese foreign ministry has said, a day after the minister said talk of … Business • 22 Feb 19
Sterling dips on doubts about revised Brexit deal Sterling fell slightly today after a UK government source poured cold water on the prospect of an imminent Brexit deal, causing the pound to shed … Business • 21 Feb 19
Britain launches task force to tackle dirty money Britain will work with the financial industry to crack down on fraud, corruption and dirty money by launching a task force that will include senior … Business • 14 Jan 19
Results of UK bank stress tests in the spotlight The Bank of England unveils the results of the annual stress tests of banks' balance sheets later today after the central bank pulled forward the … Business • 28 Nov 18
DUP to 'revisit' support for govt if Brexit deal passed DUP leader Arlene Foster has warned that the deal propping up British Prime Minister Theresa May's government would be at risk if the current Brexit … Brexit • 24 Nov 18
No-deal Brexit would not be end of world - May British Prime Minister Theresa May has dismissed fears of a no-deal Brexit apocalypse as she played down Chancellor Philip Hammond's warnings of major economic consequences. Brexit • 28 Aug 18
Hammond accused of launching 'dodgy project fear' Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer has faced claims of launching a "dodgy project fear" as inter-party tensions over Brexit erupted after he warned a no-deal … Brexit • 24 Aug 18
Tánaiste discusses Brexit with senior UK politicians Tánaiste Simon Coveney has discussed the lack of progress in the Brexit negotiations with British Chancellor Philip Hammond and Northern Ireland Secretary of State Karen … Brexit • 04 Jul 18
Hammond says he's no 'enemy of Brexit' The UK Treasury is not trying to undermine Brexit but is instead focused on boosting prosperity by promoting continued close ties with the European Union … Business • 22 Jun 18
Hammond buoyed by positive forecasts on growth The UK government's official forecaster has upgraded projections for growth and predicted falling inflation, debt and borrowing, in a boost for finance minister Philip Hammond. Business • 13 Mar 18
May's cabinet meeting providing grist for rumour mill There's certainly no shortage of discussion material for Theresa May's Brexit cabinet as it meets in Downing Street. UK • 29 Jan 18
Hammond refuses to rule out customs union with EU British Chancellor Philip Hammond has refused to rule out the UK being part of a customs union with the European Union after Brexit. Brexit • 05 Jan 18
UK inflation surges to near six year high of 3.1% UK inflation unexpectedly jumped to a near six-year high, forcing the Bank of England to explain to the finance minister why the cost of living … Business • 12 Dec 17
UK will honour financial obligations to EU - Barnier Britain will honour all its financial obligations to the European Union as part of its divorce bill, but the payments will not be required any … Brexit • 08 Dec 17
