Overview

• The UK government plans to introduce digital driving licences through a new gov.uk app by the end of 2025, with an official announcement expected next week.
• The digital licences will be voluntary, and physical photocard licences will remain available for all drivers.
• The app will feature robust security measures, including biometrics and multifactor authentication, to ensure only the licence holder can access it.
• Digital licences could be used for various purposes, such as voting, buying alcohol, and boarding domestic flights, but may face challenges being accepted abroad.
• Privacy advocates and campaigners have raised concerns about cybersecurity risks and the potential for digital IDs to become mandatory in the future.