In early 2026 we (DCMS, formerly DSIT) worked with HM Treasury to publish guidance under the Money Laundering Regulations (MLRs). The guidance sets out how certified and registered digital verification services (DVS) that operate in compliance with the UK DVS trust framework (“trust framework”) can be treated as reliable and independent sources of …
The proposed changes to the Mandatory Licensing Conditions enable an important new use case for digital verification services (DVS). Once in force, DVS can be used to support the sale and supply of alcohol in England and Wales. Understandably, DVS providers have been asking what this means for certification, registration …
The Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) (Amendment) Order 2026 (“the Mandatory Licensing Conditions”), once it is approved by Parliament and has come into force, will enable retailers and hospitality venues in England and Wales to accept digital proofs of age …
The Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) (Amendment) Order 2026, once it is approved by Parliament and has come into force, will enable retailers and hospitality venues in England and Wales to accept digital proofs of age when selling or …
Today the Home Office has laid legislation that will allow customers at licensed premises in England and Wales to prove their age using digital checks from a registered digital verification service provider.
Guidance on how the UK digital verification services trust framework interacts with Money Laundering Regulations is now available. Find out more.
