Digital ID to be accepted for UK alcohol sales

Digital proof of age will be accepted for alcohol sales in England and Wales from autumn 2026 under changes announced by the Home Office. While the move is intended to modernise age verification, experts argue its success will depend on clear guidance, staff training and robust safeguards to ensure consistent implementation and prevent abuse of the system. db reports The post Digital ID to be accepted for UK alcohol sales appeared first on The Drinks Business .

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Digital ID to be accepted for UK alcohol sales

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Champagne on course for earliest harvest start date ever

Constellation’s wine and spirits sales down nearly 50%

Liv-ex EP: the 2025 vintage is ‘an opportunity rather than a mistake’