Bill Bowkett is a UK-based news reporter currently working at The Standard, where he covers major political and crime stories, manages live blogs, and edits the homepage during evening shifts. Before this, he spent over six years at the Daily Mail, taking on roles from trainee to general reporter to assistant news editor, contributing major exclusives and managing late-breaking news. He holds a Master’s in Newspaper Journalism from City, University of London, and a Politics degree from the University of Kent. Bill also co-edits The Stationer newsletter and mentors young journalists, reflecting his strong passion for media and public affairs.