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New passport design unveiled
25 August 2010
The redesigned UK passport, now featuring strengthened security features and iconic images from across the nation, was unveiled today by Chief Executive of the Identity and Passport Service Sarah Rapson.
New Chief Executive appointed at the Identity & Passport Service
02 July 2010
The Identity and Passport Service (IPS) has announced the appointment of Sarah Rapson as its new Chief Executive.
Identity cards and National Identity Register to be scrapped
27 May 2010
The government plans for identity cards for British citizens to be scrapped within 100 days, it was announced today.
General Register Office introduces new charges
01 March 2010
New charges for people ordering birth, marriage and death certificates were announced today by Registrar General James Hall.
New passport fees announced
07 July 2009
Maintaining passport security and delivering a high quality service to customers is the driving force behind a fee increase of £5.50 for a standard passport, the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) and Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) announced today.
De La Rue wins contract to produce the new passport book
11 June 2009
The Identity and Passport Service (IPS) has announced that De La Rue has won the contract to produce the new British passport book. Available from October 2010, the passport will have a new design and improved security features, including the capacity to hold fingerprint biometrics.
Contracts bring identity cards and more secure passports closer
07 April 2009
Contracts awarded for core elements of the National Identity Service and the modernisation of the passport application process have been announced
Passport anti-fraud measure comes to UK's smaller communities
18 February 2009
A hi-tech weapon in the fight against passport fraud has arrived at the UK's smaller and island communities.
IPS appoints five suppliers for the National Identity Scheme
23 May 2008
The five suppliers chosen to work with IPS to deliver the National Identity Scheme (NIS) were named today.
IPS Chief Executive appointed new Registrar General
02 May 2008
IPS Chief Executive James Hall has been appointed the new Registrar General for England and Wales.
