Claire Schofield was early news Editor for NationalWorld.com until summer 2023, and focused on breaking news and explainers across a variety of topics, from health and travel to consumer guidance and business - as well as copy-editing for the news team. She primarily covered national news but previously worked in regional media, having written for titles including the Yorkshire Evening Post, Yorkshire Post, The Scotsman and the i. Before joining the national team she worked as a reporter in National World’s central digital team, in which she wrote for sites across the UK. In 2020, Schofield was named Rising Star of the Year in the National World company awards and was also shortlisted for Digital Journalist of the Year.