‘New era’ for British passports with major changes

• New British passports will feature King Charles III's coat of arms on the front from December.
• The Home Office announced the redesigned passport will be the “most secure ever produced”, incorporating advanced anti-forgery technology such as holographic and translucent features.
• Inside pages will showcase natural landscapes from across the four nations, including Ben Nevis, the Lake District, Three Cliffs Bay, and the Giant’s Causeway.
• Migration and citizenship minister Mike Tapp stated these changes mark a new era, celebrating British heritage while ensuring the passports remain highly secure and trusted.
• Passports bearing Queen Elizabeth II’s coat of arms will remain valid until their expiry date, with the Home Office advising travellers to check validity before planned travel.

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Passports are getting a revamp – these are the changes as government makes bold claim