UK to bin passports and roll out advanced facial technology at airports

[Collection]UK's Border Force plans to introduce advanced facial technology at UK airports to enable 'frictionless travel' without the need for passports. The facial recognition technology will determine if passengers can enter the country, aiming to create an 'intelligent border'. Legacy passport desks will be replaced by next-generation e-gates, which use advanced facial recognition for enhanced security and faster processing. Trials of the new technology will begin in 2024, coinciding with the roll-out of electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to replace visas for certain purposes.