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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Concerns Grow Over Declining GCSE Performance Among White Working-Class Girls

A troubling trend has emerged in England's education system, where white working-class…

Alarm Bells Ring as GCSE Pass Rates Plummet for White Working-Class Girls

** Education leaders across England are sounding the alarm over a troubling…

Equality and Human Rights Commission Revises Guidance on Gender Following Supreme Court Ruling

** The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released updated guidance…

Islwyn High School’s Phone Ban: A Tale of Differentiation Among Students

In an effort to enhance student wellbeing, Islwyn High School in Caerphilly…

Guidance Revamped: EHRC Responds to Concerns Over Gender Ruling Implementation

** In a significant move aimed at clarifying the aftermath of a…

Trump’s Call for North Sea Oil Expansion Puts Pressure on Starmer’s Government

In a pointed social media outburst, US President Donald Trump has called…

Loneliness’ Impact on Memory: New Research Offers Hope for Older Adults

** A recent study has unveiled new insights into the relationship between…

Drones Continue to Fuel Chaos at HMP Manchester, Warns Prison Chief

** HMP Manchester, a facility already in distress, remains vulnerable to the…

Major Revamp of School Meals Aims to Combat Childhood Obesity in England

In a significant move to improve the health of young people, the…

Urgent Call for Action as HMP Manchester Struggles with Drug-Related Violence

** In a stark report released this week, the chief inspector of…

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