Britain needs to boost trade negotiating resources, says Hammond

By Kylie MacLellan and William James LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will need to boost its trade negotiating resources following its decision to leave the European Union but it is unrealistic to believe the government will have a huge budget to do so, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said on Thursday. "The government will have to acquire additional trade negotiation resources ... We will look to friendly governments to assist us, as well as seeking to hire the best resources available on the open ma