THe Register points out that passport fees are going up by a third in october. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/07/24/passport_fees/. Supposedly the extra charge is “provides enhanced security and reassurance for the holders” according to at the Home Office. Oh, that’s OK then.
The Home Office also announced it was pressing ahead with the hated ID system, according to the Register 11 July.
I feel more secure already…………….