Donald Trump has accused Joe Biden of trying to rig the 2024 presidential election by allowing illegal migrants to vote.In a new year’s message, the former president suggested that Mr Biden’s reluctance to increase security on the southern US border was an attempt to increase his vote share in November’s election.“As the new year fast approaches, I would like to wish an early new year’s salutation to crooked Joe Biden and his group of radical Left misfits and thugs on their never-ending attempt to destroy our nation through lawfare, invasion and rigging elections,” he wrote on...…Donald Trump has accused Joe Biden of trying to rig the 2024 presidential election by allowing illegal migrants to vote.In a new year’s message, the former president suggested that Mr Biden’s reluctance to increase security on the southern US border was an attempt to increase his vote share in November’s election.“As the new year fast approaches, I would like to wish an early new year’s salutation to crooked Joe Biden and his group of radical Left misfits and thugs on their never-ending attempt to destroy our nation through lawfare, invasion and rigging elections,” he wrote on...WW…

Older drinkers are at risk of discrimination in pubs because they do not have smartphones to order food and drinks on an app, a charity has warned.Pubs and restaurants reopened on Monday this week after months of lockdown, and many have turned to smartphone apps to allow customers to order without leaving their tables or speaking to staff.But some venues have made ordering via app mandatory, and have refused to serve customers who do not have a smartphone.Age UK warned on Tuesday that by pubs that refuse to take orders verbally.The charity said seven in ten of the UK’s over-70s do not use a...…Older drinkers are at risk of discrimination in pubs because they do not have smartphones to order food and drinks on an app, a charity has warned.Pubs and restaurants reopened on Monday this week after months of lockdown, and many have turned to smartphone apps to allow customers to order without leaving their tables or speaking to staff.But some venues have made ordering via app mandatory, and have refused to serve customers who do not have a smartphone.Age UK warned on Tuesday that by pubs that refuse to take orders verbally.The charity said seven in ten of the UK’s over-70s do not use a...WW…

Drinkers must hand their phones to pub staff to prove they have registered on the NHS Test and Trace app when under a tightening of rules to track Covid in hospitality venues.The latest guidance says pub staff must look at customers' mobile phone screens to make sure that they have registered with Test and Trace before they can be served.Drinkers will still have the option of registering manually by filling out a form with their name and telephone number.The guidance, issued ahead of , says that "should someone choose to check in with the official NHS QR code poster, a venue should check...…Drinkers must hand their phones to pub staff to prove they have registered on the NHS Test and Trace app when under a tightening of rules to track Covid in hospitality venues.The latest guidance says pub staff must look at customers' mobile phone screens to make sure that they have registered with Test and Trace before they can be served.Drinkers will still have the option of registering manually by filling out a form with their name and telephone number.The guidance, issued ahead of , says that "should someone choose to check in with the official NHS QR code poster, a venue should check...WW…

Plans to introduce tougher protections for the environment after Brexit have fallen by the wayside, with Britain matching just two of the EU’s 13 bans of harmful chemicals since the end of the transition period, a coalition of green groups warns today.Despite assurances from Brexiteers that the UK would have more stringent environmental rules after it left the EU, Britain will actually have looser regulations on the use of microplastics, lead in PVC windows and rubber pellets on astroturf pitches, which are thought to be carcinogenic.Greener UK, a coalition of groups including the National...…Plans to introduce tougher protections for the environment after Brexit have fallen by the wayside, with Britain matching just two of the EU’s 13 bans of harmful chemicals since the end of the transition period, a coalition of green groups warns today.Despite assurances from Brexiteers that the UK would have more stringent environmental rules after it left the EU, Britain will actually have looser regulations on the use of microplastics, lead in PVC windows and rubber pellets on astroturf pitches, which are thought to be carcinogenic.Greener UK, a coalition of groups including the National...WW…

For more facts and explanation behind the week’s biggest political stories,  – straight to your inbox every Wednesday afternoon for free.MPs have , which caused a stir in Parliament in the wake of the .The Labour Party had originally planned to abstain on the legislation , arguing that some of its measures to give police powers to deal with protesters could be applied to similar vigils and peaceful events in the future, threatening the right to protest.Demonstrations have taken place across the country against the passing of the legislation.The  turned into a riot,...…For more facts and explanation behind the week’s biggest political stories,  – straight to your inbox every Wednesday afternoon for free.MPs have , which caused a stir in Parliament in the wake of the .The Labour Party had originally planned to abstain on the legislation , arguing that some of its measures to give police powers to deal with protesters could be applied to similar vigils and peaceful events in the future, threatening the right to protest.Demonstrations have taken place across the country against the passing of the legislation.The  turned into a riot,...WW…