Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall clashed with Trevor Phillips on Sky News over the government’s benefits crackdown, aiming to reduce welfare dependency post-pandemic. Phillips pressed Kendall for specifics on consequences for those refusing work or training opportunities, leading Kendall to confirm that young people will lose benefits if they repeatedly reject these responsibilities. The heated exchange highlighted the government’s focus on incentivizing employment and education for economically inactive individuals.
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Shooting near California mall injures officer as search for gunman underway
A shooting occurred near Santa Monica Place mall in California on Wednesday, injuring a police officer and prompting a manhunt for the suspect, who remains at large. The police have urged the public to avoid the downtown area as they conduct a coordinated search and ensure community safety. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A police officer was hurt during a shooting at a mall in Santa Monica, California, and the police are looking...
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