Digital ID Now Accepted as Proof of Age for Alcohol Sales in England and Wales

From today, 15 September 2026, licensed premises and retailers across England and Wales can choose to accept certified digital ID as proof of age for alcohol sales.  The change follows amendments to the Licensing Act’s mandatory conditions and provides businesses with an additional method of verifying that customers are aged 18 or over. The new […]

Digital Age Verification Is Coming: What Bar and Shop Owners Need to Know

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Running a licensed premises today means balancing legal compliance with speed of service and customer convenience.  A significant change is now on the horizon that could affect every pub, bar, restaurant, convenience store and off-licence in England and Wales. The Home Office has laid new regulations that will allow customers to prove their age using […]

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