Center-left ·News report
The Independent1h ago
Digital ID to be accepted as proof of age in pubs and shops under new laws
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The changes to the licensing act that come into force on Tuesday apply to businesses in England and Wales
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Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age
Headlines vary from simply allowing digital ID to highlighting "face scanning phone apps" or suggesting digital ID will "replace physical proof" for "buying booze."
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What happenedNew rules introduced on Tuesday mean establishments will be able to accept digital ID apps alongside physical documents.
What changedThe left frames it as "Digital ID to be accepted as proof of age in pubs and shops under new laws". The right frames it as "Digital ID set to replace physical proof of age for buying booze at pubs and shops".
ConfidenceMedium. 3+ sources across at least two bias buckets with comparable news formats.
Archive healthLive match · 5 sources · 3 buckets · comparable news format
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85WORDING GAP
5 sources · 3 bias buckets · Medium confidence
Different Spin. The left frames it as "Digital ID to be accepted as proof of age in pubs and shops under new laws". The right frames it as "Digital ID set to replace physical proof of age for buying booze at pubs and shops".
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Sep 14, 11:01 PM: The Independent joined the source map.
Sep 14, 11:01 PM: The Belfast Telegraph joined the source map.
Sep 14, 11:03 PM: The Mirror UK joined the source map.
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Now: Wording Gap is 85/99 and story health is live match · 5 sources · 3 buckets · comparable news format.
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Right ·News report
The Sun UK1h ago
Digital ID set to replace physical proof of age for buying booze at pubs and shops
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PUBS and shops will soon be able to accept digital ID as proof of age when buying alcohol. Punters will be able to use their phone to prove their age instead of showing physical ID at booze...
Center ·News report
BBC News - Business2h ago
Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age
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New rules introduced on Tuesday mean establishments will be able to accept digital ID apps alongside physical documents.
Center-left ·News report
The Mirror UK1h ago
Face scanning phone apps can now be used for age checks in pubs and clubs
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Changes to licensing laws mean pubs, clubs and festivals can now opt to accept digital age verification apps - meaning revellers can leave their paper ID at home to buy alcohol
Center ·News report
The Belfast Telegraph1h ago