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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Pub Shares Soar as Government Prepares to Ease Business Rate Hikes

The UK's pub and hospitality companies have seen their share prices surge…

Job Growth Slows in December as US Payrolls Miss Forecast

A slowdown in hiring was evident last month as the US economy…

Concerns Over Fed Independence Intensify Amid Powell Investigation

In a concerning development, Goldman Sachs' chief economist Jan Hatzius has warned…

Oil Riches in Venezuela Unlikely to Tempt US Companies

As Donald Trump, the self-anointed acting president of Venezuela and the United…

Taiwanese Chipmakers Pledge $250 Billion Investment in US as Part of New Trade Deal

In a significant development in US-Taiwan economic relations, the Biden administration has…

Risky Reliance: How China’s Supply Chain Dominance Threatens UK’s Clean Energy Transition

As the global economy grapples with mounting geopolitical tensions and supply chain…

Strengthening Ties: Canada and China Forge New Strategic Partnership

In a historic move, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has hailed a…

Potential Successor to Powell Defends Fed Chair’s Transparency Amid DOJ Probe

As the US Department of Justice pursues a criminal investigation into Federal…

Renowned Chef Finds Solace in Cooking After Losing His Mother to Cancer

In a heartfelt interview, Ryan Riley, the founder of the acclaimed Life…

Labour’s Tax and Spend Policies Benefit Key Demographics

In a comprehensive analysis of the economic policies proposed by the Labour…

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