Philip Hammond

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.

TheGuardian - Boris Johnson has warned of a Brexit "meltdown" and branded the Treasury the "heart of remain" in unguarded comments at a private dinner.

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. 

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 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 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.

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.

Britain does not intend to lower taxes far below the European average in order to remain competitive after Brexit but rather expects to keep a recognizably European economic and social model, finance minister Philip Hammond said.

The British government appeared divided on July 30 over Brexit, with International Trade Secretary Liam Fox clashing with finance minister Philip Hammond over free movement of labor once the U.K. leaves the EU.

Fox said the cabinet had not agreed a deal on immigration once Britain is out of the European Union in March 2019.

Chancellor Philip Hammond has said any "transitional deal" in the immediate period after Brexit must end by the time of the next general election, reported BBC. 

He said there must be "business as usual, life as normal" for Britons as the UK exits the EU.