It is quite true you do get a photo fitted drivers licence now and it has been that way for almost 3 years thats how long my partner has had his for you can also get it changed to one if you have a change of address or any other details which need amending.
I.D cards you can also get hold of over here now, you get a form ive seen then in the spar shops you fill it out send it off with a photo and a fee and they send you an I.D card the actual name for it is a UK CITIZENCARD, it is home office approved. you can visit
WWW.citizencard.com for more info.