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England and Wales permit eligible digital IDs for alcohol age checks

On September 15, 2026: Yoti reported a legal change allowing licensed businesses in England and Wales to accept eligible certified digital identities for alcohol age checks alongside physical documents. The change enables digital age verification at checkout. It is tracked as a regulatory move because Yoti published the primary source.

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Source: Yoti

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