Huge change to ID rules for shops and supermarkets next year

MILLIONS of shoppers could benefit from a huge change to ID rules across shops and supermarkets from next year.

A new law will let checkout staff verify a customer’s age through an app when buying booze.

Ministers hope the digital IDs will slash wait times at the tills and mean shoppers don’t have to lug physical ID’s with them.

The digital IDs will also be accepted in pubs and bars in a bid...