theguardian reports that Passport cost rises by 21% to pay for security checks. Now, if I was very cynical, I’d think the Home Office were going to ramp up the cost of passports each year so that when it finally comes the time officially to include ID cards with them, that final leap in price turns out to be much less than anticipated.

But, as I say, that would be very cynical.

Possibly related posts:

1. Another reason to renew
2. Passport biometrics
3. Biometric passports not secure – another blow for ID cards
4. Stupid quote of the day