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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Funeral Plan Firm Collapse Leads to Fraud Charges

The collapse of Safe Hands Plans, a pre-paid funeral plan business, has…

ClearScore Expands into Mortgage Market with Acre Acquisition

In a strategic move to diversify its revenue streams and prepare for…

Ovo Offers Compensation to Vulnerable Customers Impacted by Warm Home Discount Scheme Delays

In a move to address the challenges faced by its customers, Ovo…

HSBC Chair to Accompany Prime Minister on China Visit

As Prime Minister Keir Starmer prepares to lead a high-profile business delegation…

Ovo Energy Fined £2.7M for Delaying Support Payments to Vulnerable Households

In a blow to the energy supplier Ovo, the industry regulator Ofgem…

Burnham Leads Crowded Field in Race to Replace Starmer

The upcoming by-election in Holborn and St Pancras presents a golden opportunity…

Opportunity Knocks for Burnham’s Westminister Return

With Andrew Gwynne's announcement to step down as an MP, the door…

Sweeping Privatisation on the Cards for Israel’s Defence Sector

As Israel grapples with the staggering costs of recent military conflicts, government…

Ambitious Plan for Economic Transformation in Gaza Unveiled

In a bold move, Jared Kushner, senior advisor to US President Donald…

SpaceX Gears Up for Landmark Public Offering

Elon Musk's pioneering space exploration company, SpaceX, has enlisted the services of…

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