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This section holds news items related to passports and the Identity and Passport Service, which have been published prior to 1 April 2006.

  • Identity Cards Bill receives royal assent

    Thursday 30th March 2006
    The Identity Cards Bill received Royal Assent today, placing on the statute book important measures which will help Britain meet the challenges of the 21st century. The National Identity Scheme will provide all UK residents aged over 16 with a universal, highly secure means for safeguarding their identity...

  • The changing face of British travel documents - UK Passport Service issues first British ePassport

    Monday 5th March
    The UK Passport Service confirmed its place as one of the frontrunners in the international race to combat fraud and forgery when it issued the first British biometric ePassport today. The new passports will have a new design with additional security features, including a chip with the holder´s...

  • Visa-free travel to the US for British visitors extended for a further year

    Friday 17th June 2005
    The US Department of Homeland Security announced, on 15 June, a one-year extension of its Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) to 26 October 2006. VWP countries, including the UK, are required to have a biometric passport issuing system in place by 26 October 2006 in order to continue as members of the Programme...