UK's Hammond pledges to fight a no-deal Brexit from outside government
British Finance Minister Philip Hammond told CNBC television he did not want to make life difficult for either Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt, the two contenders to replace Theresa May as prime minister on July 24.
Jul 15, 2019, 21:00 PM IST
Britain hikes Brexit pot, slashes growth forecasts
Hammond said the government would make progress on achieving agreement on implementing Brexit "a top priority in the weeks ahead".
Nov 22, 2017, 19:49 PM IST
London stocks rise before UK budget; Frankfurt dips on vote gloom
The British capital's benchmark FTSE 100 gained 0.2 percent as investors awaited finance minister Philip Hammond`s budget presentation to parliament, due at 1200 GMT.
Nov 22, 2017, 17:46 PM IST
Theresa May's top ministers plotted to oust her: Book
It claims that a "triumvirate" plan was hatched under which Johnson would lead the UK as the new Prime Minister, Brexit Secretary Davis would handle EU withdrawal and Hammond would run the country's finances.
Sep 24, 2017, 17:22 PM IST
UK wants to avoid cliff edge Brexit but will leave single market, Hammond says
Philip Hammond said it was in the interests of the EU and Britain to have a transition that allows the economies to adjust.
Jul 28, 2017, 15:21 PM IST
UK must agree implementation period for EU migration curbs: Lawmakers
Concerns over immigration were a key driver behind last year's vote to leave the EU, and the government has made controlling Britain's borders central to its Brexit plans.
Jul 21, 2017, 16:14 PM IST
UK's Theresa May to warn cabinet ministers over top-level leaks: PM's spokesman
Finance minister Philip Hammond, who has championed a softer form of Brexit, bore the brunt of a series of critical newspaper stories over the weekend about what was said at private government meetings.
Jul 17, 2017, 19:11 PM IST
Struggling British PM Theresa May faces confidence vote
Members of the House of Commons will vote on the Conservative leader's legislative plans -- the Queen's Speech -- in a key test of whether she can stay in power.
Jun 29, 2017, 09:33 AM IST
British Chancellor Philip Hammond on two-day visit to India beginning today
British Chancellor of the Exchequer and Member of Parliament Philip Hammond will be on a two-day official visit to India beginning on Wednesday to carry forward the relationship between both sides.
Apr 05, 2017, 09:32 AM IST
UK needs to do more on students visa issue: Indian envoy
The UK needs to do more on the students visa issue despite the "pluses" from British Prime Minister Theresa May's announcement about special categories of visas, the new Indian envoy here has said.
Feb 19, 2017, 17:55 PM IST
Britain's economic growth forecast revised down as Brexit effect takes hold
Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond on Wednesday revised down growth forecasts for the British economy for 2017 and 2018.
Nov 24, 2016, 06:34 AM IST
Germany wants G20 to signal stability; Schaeuble to discuss Brexit with Hammond
Germany wants a message of stability to emerge from this weekend`s G20 meeting in China, where Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble will also meet his newly appointed British counterpart Philip Hammond to discuss Brexit, a senior government official in Berlin said on Wednesday.
Jul 20, 2016, 18:18 PM IST
#Brexit: This 10-second video explains it all! - MUST WATCH
Millions of Britons have signed an online petition seeking a second referendum.
Jul 13, 2016, 13:15 PM IST
Nigeria hosts international summit on Boko Haram
Delegations from West African and Central African blocs, plus the European Union have also been invited.
May 14, 2016, 07:48 AM IST
British Foreign Secretary warns over threats to Hong Kong freedoms
British foreign secretary Philip Hammond warned over threats to Hong Kong`s autonomy Friday as he visited the city where fears are growing that Beijing`s grip is tightening.
Apr 08, 2016, 11:57 AM IST
Britain not sure Russia pullout from Syria ''genuine'': Philip Hammond
The United Kingdom is not sure that Russia`s announced pullout from Syria is genuine, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond told reporters on Wednesday in Baghdad.
Mar 16, 2016, 21:01 PM IST
India, Pakistan shouldn't let non-state actors derail peace: UK
British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond on Tuesday urged Pakistan and India to not allow non-state actors and other pressure groups to derail the peace process.
Mar 08, 2016, 16:03 PM IST
'Kashmir issue should not be pre-condition for Indo-Pak talks'
Settling the Kashmir issue should not be a pre-condition for holding talks between India and Pakistan, British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said on Tuesday as he asked the two nations not to allow non-state actors and other pressure groups to derail the peace process.
Mar 08, 2016, 14:53 PM IST
Hong Kong bookseller `involuntarily removed` to China: Britain
Britain said Friday it believes a Hong Kong bookseller feared detained by China was "involuntarily removed to the mainland" in its strongest comments yet on a case that has rocked the city.
Feb 12, 2016, 12:35 PM IST
600 Britons caught on way to join ISIS since 2012: UK minister
A total of 600 British citizens have been caught trying to enter Syria to join the Islamic State and other terrorist groups since 2012, UK foreign secretary Philip Hammond has said.
Jan 16, 2016, 15:55 PM IST
