British passport fees set to exceed £100 mark as first time

Key Points

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   The cost of a standard adult British passport is set to rise from £94.50 to over £102, marking the first time it exceeds this threshold.
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   This represents an eight per cent increase and follows three consecutive years of significant price hikes announced by the Home Office in March 2026.
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   The new fees are scheduled to take effect on April 8th following parliamentary approval processes that were still ongoing as reported earlier.