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UK nationals holding EU residency permits will be exempt from biometric checks at the UK border, aligning with the EU’s new digital Entry/Exit System (EES) set to launch by October 6, 2024. This system aims to streamline entry into the EU’s Schengen Zone, requiring travelers to digitally record their entry and provide biometric data such as fingerprints and facial images at borders. This development was reported by BiometricUpdate.com, a leading news source specialising in breaking news, analysis, and research on the global biometrics market.