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Philip Young — August 8, 2026

Use of Digital ID with Alcohol Sales, England and Wales: What’s Changing?

With both houses having approved the statutory instrument (SI) enabling a change to the Mandatory Licensing Conditions (MLC's), the Government is on the cusp of enabling certified Digital Verification Services to accept digital proof of age for alcohol sales. This modernises licensing law and supports safer, faster age checks. Allowing individuals to use certified digital IDs for alcohol sales is a practical, modern change that will make life easier for consumers and safer for front-line staff. Whichever digital ID someone chooses, they now have a secure digital option that protects their privacy. With Luciditi Verification Services being added into point...