Philip Hammond

Philip Hammond was expected to meet Chinese vice premier Hu Chunhua, but Treasury sources said the trip was never confirmed.

Joel Hills Business and Economics Editor

"Remarkably resilient"- that's the chancellor's assessment of the performance of the economy in 2018.

The Chancellor has suggested a potential Brexit delay as the Government may 'need a little bit more time' to get a deal.

Joel Hills Business and Economics Editor

Philip Hammond insisted he would help deliver a deal by "forging a compromise" with the European Union

Joel Hills Business and Economics Editor

The IMF’s job is to worry intelligently about the economic performance of nations. Its “what could possibly go wrong” list carries weight.

Joel Hills Business and Economics Editor

On Friday, the Chancellor visited one of Britain’s oldest breweries, not to drown his sorrows but to toast a modest success.

Joel Hills Business and Economics Editor

While NHS spending accelerates away in real terms over the next five years, spending for other government departments remains flat.

Peston's Politics Robert Peston

You are going to hate this. Sorry. But today's budget is both the end of austerity and not quite the end of austerity.

Philip Hammond has set out his Budget plans in the Commons, where he declared that the "era of austerity is finally coming to an end".

Joel Hills Business and Economics Editor

Philip Hammond will reveal his Budget plans in the House of Commons on Monday.