Hannah Clarke, Social Affairs Correspondent

Hannah Clarke is a social affairs correspondent focusing on housing, poverty, welfare policy, and inequality. She has spent six years investigating the human impact of policy decisions on vulnerable communities. Her compassionate yet rigorous reporting has won multiple awards, including the Orwell Prize for Exposing Britain's Social Evils.
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King’s Estate Linked to Wigan’s Notorious Illegal Waste Site

A significant portion of land in Bickershaw, Wigan, known as the UK’s…

Mars’ Gravitational Pull: A Hidden Force Shaping Earth’s Ice Ages

** Recent research has unveiled a remarkable connection between Mars and Earth's…

Rising Disposable Incomes Highlight Economic Growth in Select UK Towns

** In a remarkable shift, residents in 11 towns and cities across…

BBC Explores iPlayer Data to Tackle Licence Fee Evasion

In a bold move aimed at addressing the growing issue of licence…

Labour’s Internal Struggles: Burnham’s Byelection Block Sparks Controversy

The Labour Party finds itself engulfed in fresh controversy as the National…

Labour’s Dilemma: Andy Burnham Barred from Byelection as Party Faces Internal Turmoil

In a surprising turn of events, Andy Burnham, the well-known Mayor of…

EHRC Adjusts Guidance on Gender Ruling Under New Leadership, Aiming for Balance

** The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is revising its guidance…

Free Pension Health Checks Proposed to Support Savers Ahead of Retirement Crisis

As the UK grapples with a concerning trend in pension saving, a…

AI Tutoring Tools Poised to Revolutionise Education for Disadvantaged Students by 2027

** In a significant move aimed at enhancing educational equity, the UK…

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