The Latest Breaking News from Philip Hammond

Have you heard the one about Private Pike and the MoD? It was the nickname given to Gavin Williamson when he was defence secretary in the Theresa May government. Allies of the then-chancellor Philip Hammond briefed the Dad’s Army jibe to the press in return for the young Williamson allegedly…

‘There’s no other way around it’, says Jeremy Hunt adviser on looming UK recession

Andrew O’Hagan was approached by the Met but says he won’t talk

Former PM will warn in Tokyo ‘free world is in danger’ in apparent attempt to put pressure on Rishi Sunak

Exclusive: Harry Rich says transparency would be easier if lobbyists reveal which ministers they speak to

Four advisers, including George Osborne’s ex-chief of staff, named, with chancellor seeking to repair damage from mini-budget

Copper Technologies has moved customers to Switzerland after struggling to gain full FCA approval

Lord Lister said ousted Boris Johnson will be 'watching' what happens with new leader Liz Truss in case the 'ball comes loose' - as a critic branded him a 'malevolent shadow'

Filings cover period ex-chancellor worked for controversial clients including Saudi government

12 years of Tory rule have also shredded the safety nets on which people used to rely. At the same time they have turned the screws on the unions and failed to deliver on their promises to improve employment rights. Here's 50 reasons the patience of workers has finally snapped

Sir Graham Brady says one-year grace period ‘likely’ to stay – but opens door to scrapping it