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England and Wales pubs accept digital ID for alcohol checks
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- Government will let pubs and shops in England and Wales accept digital ID for alcohol checks.
- The rule starts Tuesday for licensed premises in England and Wales.
- Apps Yoti, the Post Office and Luciditi issue a 30-second QR token after a face-scan.
- Minister Stephanie Peacock and UKHospitality chief Allen Simpson praised the scheme as safe and cost-efficient.
- Physical ID remains valid while businesses are not required to stop accepting it.