New UK passport design unveiled in fight against fraud

UK passports have been redesigned to help fight identity theft and fraud. [25 August 2010]

The Home Office says enhanced security features include hiding the security chip from view, and a personal details section that features holograms.

The personal details move from the back to the second page, and a photograph of the owner now appears twice. The passports will be issued from October.

Read more about the redesign on the Home Office website.

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Identity theft