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Marcus Williams, Political Reporter

Marcus Williams is a political reporter who brings fresh perspectives to Westminster coverage. A graduate of the NCTJ diploma program at News Associates, he cut his teeth at PoliticsHome before joining The Update Desk. He focuses on backbench politics, select committee work, and the often-overlooked details that shape legislation.
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Reeve Hit With £10bn Borrowing Blow Ahead of Budget

Higher public spending and debt interest payments have blown a £10bn hole in Rachel Reeve's budget plans just days before…

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Reeve Plots Dozen Tax Rises in Attempt to Repair Britain’s Finances

Chancellor Rachel Reeve is plotting a dozen tax rises in tomorrow's Budget as she tries to repair Britain's dire public…

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Tough Tax Hikes Revealed in Leaked OBR Report

In a surprising turn of events, details of the upcoming UK budget have been accidentally released ahead of the Chancellor's…

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Budget 2025: Chancellor Unveils Sweeping Tax Rises and Spending Measures

In a highly anticipated announcement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her Budget to the House of Commons, outlining a range…

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Taxes Set to Rise Further as Chancellor Signals Tough Measures Ahead

In a surprising turn of events, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has hinted at the possibility of additional tax…

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Dual-Nationality Customer Denied Will-Writing Service by Co-op

In a concerning case of potential discrimination, the Co-op has refused to provide will-writing services to a customer solely on…

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Lloyds Banking Group Faces Scrutiny Over Staff Data Use in Pay Talks

In a concerning development, the UK's data watchdog, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), is investigating Lloyds Banking Group over a…

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Trump Lashes Out at JPMorgan CEO’s Defence of Federal Reserve

In a sharp rebuke, US President Donald Trump has hit back at JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon for suggesting that the…

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Renowned Economist Adam Tooze Navigates the Radical New World Order

Adam Tooze, a renowned economic historian and global intellectual, has emerged as a leading guide through the tumultuous events of…

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Steelmaker’s Lender Accused of Breaching Loan Agreement with Government

In a high-profile legal battle, Green Hill Bank AG (GBAG) has accused the UK's Department for Business and Trade (DBT)…

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Chevron Poised to Benefit from Potential Venezuela Opportunity

The recent political upheaval in Venezuela has sparked renewed interest from US oil companies, with Chevron emerging as the frontrunner…

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Navigating the AI Investment Landscape: Strategies to Safeguard Your Finances

As the new year dawns, the financial markets have been abuzz with warnings of an "AI bubble" that could potentially…

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White House Pressures Federal Reserve, Risking Backlash

As the US economy faces a complex mix of signals, with slowing momentum but still decent headline growth, the Trump…

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Soaring FTSE 100 Offers Chance to Boost Investment Engagement

The FTSE 100 index has hit a historic milestone, breaching the 10,000-point mark for the first time. While some may…

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Construction Sector Struggles with Prolonged Downturn

The UK's construction industry continued to face challenges in December, with housing, commercial, and civil engineering activities all experiencing sharp…

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