Be clear about digital ID plans and collaborate, UK businesses urge government
( October 14, 2025, 23:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: UK businesses and digital ID providers are calling for clarity on government plans for digital ID and how private and state-provided ID services will interact, as well as international alignment for the UK’s plans. A report published Wednesday by membership organization techUK calls on government not to start from scratch with new proposals but build on what is already in use. Prime Minister Keir Starmer caught businesses by surprise last month by announcing mandatory digital ID cards for specific uses by the end of the current parliamentary term.Statement follows. The report is attached:...
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