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After years in the cabinet Philip Hammond lands his dream job - Chancellor of the Exchequer
Like May, Philip 'One L' Hammond's rise is partly down to his unflappable personality.
Philip Hammond appointed Chancellor and Boris Johnson as Foreign Secretary in Theresa May's cabinet
May makes former foreign secretary her chancellor after being asked to form a new government.
We need an immediate suspension of British military sales to Saudi Arabia
Explosive evidence should prompt investigation and overhaul of British policy towards Yemen.
Britain offers £40m to Nigeria in help fight against Boko Haram
The UK has pledged funds during a Regional Security Summit in Abuja .
Philip Hammond rules out sending British combat troops to Libya but planes and warships an option
'I am clear that there is no appetite in Libya for foreign combat troops on the ground,' said Hammond.
British Chancellor George Osborne expected to raise higher tax rate threshold in the Budget
It's thought that the threshold for the 40p tax rate will increase to £43,000 in April
Stop Trident rally: People have died from cuts, but we can afford £183bn on nuclear weapons?
By the government's own evaluation, Trident does nothing to meet our current security threats.
EU referendum: Donald Tusk tells leaders to start listening amid 'real' risk of a break-up
'I have only one political reflection. This is a critical moment,' said Tusk.
George Osborne's tax avoidance mess would be brilliant satire if it wasn't so depressing
He called tax avoidance 'morally repugnant' - then got a payout from his family firm which failed to pay it.
EU Referendum: Mayor of London Boris Johnson says no reason to be afraid of Brexit
Tory mayor says he will announce which camp he will back once Cameron unveils final EU deal
Syria: France urges Turkey to stop assault on Kurdish fighters in Syria
Turkey began shelling Kurdish forces in northern Aleppo on 13 February.
Syria: Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond demands Russia end 'indiscriminate bombing of civilian areas'
UN demands that Russians comply with their obligations under international law, Hammond said.
GCHQ hacking does not violate the UK's human rights laws, rules tribunal
Privacy International is disappointed by the IPT's ruling that UK government's actions are lawful.
Julian Assange: WikiLeaks founder delivers statement on UN verdict from balcony of Ecuadorian Embassy
Assange has accused the UK of 'insulting' the United Nations by not upholding their verdict on his detention.
Refugee crisis: Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond says UK 'must not turn our backs' on Syria
Hammond added that refugees should stay close to their homes to help 'build the new Syria'.
Syria conflict: UK implores rebels to attend UN peace talks
Crucial UN-mediated negotiations between Syrian factions set to get underway in Geneva.
EU referendum: Hammond warns UK renegotiation talks not a priority for EU member states
Foreign Secretary says unwise to push UK's renegotiation agenda when other issues are more urgent.
Davos 2016: George Osborne urges 'political will' to deal with rocky transition of global economy
The discussions in Davos have been dominated by talks of oil and global markets diving.
Isis: More than 600 Britons stopped attempting to join Syrian terror groups
UK Foreign Secretary says increased cooperation between UK and Turkey behind increased arrests.
EU referendum: Philip Hammond says Britain and Europe good for each other
An economically "turbo-charged" European Union would be beneficial for both Britain and the EU, says Hammond.
India: Former British soldiers jailed five years on illegal firearms trafficking charges
The six men were arrested while working as anti-piracy security guards on AdvanFort's Seaman Guard.
Philip Hammond: UK and China 'on same page' over North Korea's nuclear test
The UK foreign secretary said sanctions against the regime could be tightened.
China: Mystery deepens over vanished UK bookseller Lee Bo after wife cancels missing person's report
A letter apparently written by Bo has appeared with some some say was written under duress.
Philip Hammond visits China as enormous gold statue of Mao Zedong is erected
Trip will be the foreign secretary's second in six months.
Abdullah al-Zaher: Saudi Arabia to behead second teen Shia protester as parents beg for his life
Saudi Arabia could execute three juvenile offenders as part of a mass execution.
Syria air strikes: Russia is helping Isis by bombing 'moderate' rebels says Philip Hammond
British foreign secretary says jihadists have gained ground in Syria because of the attacks.
EU referendum: Brexit on the brink as poll puts historic vote on a knife edge
ICM poll found remain and leave are both on 50% as David Cameron continues his renegotiation.
Alistair Darling joins Morgan Stanley: This is how much the former chancellor will earn
The average salary of Members of Parliament was £67,060 ($101,520) before the pay rise in July 2015.
Isis in Syria: UK warns of prolonged campaign against Islamic State
David Cameron and Michael Fallon say it could take a long time to wipe out IS.
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond defends David Cameron's 'terrorist sympathiser' comments
Prime Minister was accused of a 'contemptible and desperate slur' after making the comments to fellow Tory MPs.