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FILE: Philip Hammond leaves 11 Downing Street in London on 31 October 2018. Picture: AFP

Philip hammond

Hammond to quit over no-deal Brexit if Johnson become PM

By Reuters

Philip Hammond said his fears over a no-deal Brexit forced him to vote against the government for the first time in his 22-year political career last week.

  • Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond leaves 11 Downing Street in London on 31 October 2018. Picture: AFP

    Britain must resolve Brexit but changing PM May wouldn't help, Hammond says

    When asked about possible options for Brexit, Hammond said he was not sure there was a majority in parliament for a second referendum but that it was a coherent proposition.

    1190 days ago
  • Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond leaves 11 Downing Street in London on 31 October 2018. Picture: AFP

    UK could boost public spending if it wins Brexit deal - Chancellor

    Chancellor Philip Hammond said that faster growth, rather than running a budget surplus, would be an easier way to reduce Britain’s debt burden as a share of economic output.

    1329 days ago
  • Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond. Picture: AFP.

    UK austerity ending, as long as Brexit deal gets done – Hammond

    Britain’s economy has slowed since the 2016 Brexit vote, but not as much as many economists had feared.

    1335 days ago
  • Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond. Picture: AFP.

    Hammond says UK can cope with no-deal Brexit

    The business community has expressed frustration over the government’s lack of clarity during the Brexit process and what some see as a decision to put ideology before the economy.

    1364 days ago
  • FILE: British Chancellor Philip Hammond. Picture: AFP

    Hammond says UK 'very close' to deal on EU citizens' rights

    The rights of EU citizens in Britain is one of three issues the bloc wants to settle before it begins discussing the future relationship between Britain and the EU.

    1746 days ago
  • FILE: Philip Hammond. Picture: AFP.

    UK finance minister warns lawmakers against delaying EU withdrawal legislation

    The media have reported the main opposition Labour Party is planning to propose several changes to the repeal bill.

    1756 days ago
  • Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond. Picture: AFP.

    UK faces tougher Brexit challenge after better 2017

    The economy is on course to grow by 2.0% in 2017, up from a forecast of 1.4% made in November, according to official forecasts.

    1935 days ago
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    British women beat Argentina in hockey test amid tensions

    Britain beat Argentina 2-0 on Saturday, in an Olympic women's hockey test event.

    3704 days ago
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