UK introduces digital ID law for alcohol purchases in pubs and supermarkets

A new UK law will allow people to use digital IDs to buy alcohol in pubs and supermarkets, starting next year. This change eliminates the need to carry physical identification on nights out. The law aims to simplify age verification for customers. Pub staff and supermarket cashiers will be able to confirm a customer's age using an app, reducing the risk of losing physical ID documents. Current ID requirements include passports, driving licenses, and birth certificates. The new digital system is designed to be more convenient while still ensuring age verification.