UK government to introduce a MAJOR change to driving licences this year - in move that will affect tens of millions of Brits
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The days of getting your driving licence out to prove your age could soon be a thing of the past. The UK government has confirmed that a digital version is being launched this year. A new app will be unveiled this summer, which will include a 'wallet' to store digital versions of official documents.
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This will begin with a veteran's card, followed by a pilot of driving licences. The wallet will make use of security features already built into modern smartphones – such as facial recognition – for protection. But those who still like their little plastic card need not worry.
Physical documents will remain available, the Government said. Science and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle said that by the end of 2027, the Government hopes to have a range of documents available inside the wallet, including DBS checks and every other credential issued by the government.
The days of getting your driving licence out to prove your age could soon be a thing of the past, as the UK government has confirmed that a digital version is being launched this year. 'Along with CDs, the Walkman and flip phones, the overflowing drawer rammed with letters from the government and hours spent on hold to get a basic appointment will soon be consigned to history,' he said.
'Gov.UK Wallet will mean that every letter or identity document you receive from the government could be issued to you virtually. 'For people who choose to use Gov.UK Wallet, they will find it easier to prove they're entitled to benefits or check their age when buying alcohol or DIY equipment, with more security and trust than ever before.
