UK Labour Scraps Mandatory Digital IDs Amid Privacy Backlash ...
20 hours ago · In early 2026, the UK's Labour government under Keir Starmer scrapped mandatory digital IDs for workers amid privacy backlash and public outcry, echoing past failed schemes. The …
UK Government Scraps Mandatory Digital ID Plans After ...
18 hours ago · British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has abandoned plans to make digital identification mandatory for workers in the United Kingdom, backing away from the proposal amid concerns that …
UK Government Scraps Mandatory "BritCard" - TechStory
14 hours ago · On Tuesday, the UK Government officially ended its plan to introduce Digital Identity documents as a requirement for all employees. After months of conflict with civil rights groups, the …
UK Scraps Mandatory Digital ID Plans as Crypto Privacy Tech ...
2 days ago · UK rolls back digital ID for work checks as privacy fears drive backlash 23 hours ago UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer scrapped plans to make digital ID mandatory for workers after a …
UK Drops Mandatory Digital ID Requirement for Workers After ...
1 day ago · The United Kingdom government has abandoned plans to make digital identification cards mandatory for workers, marking a significant policy reversal just months after Prime Minister Keir …
UK Scraps Mandatory Digital ID Enrollment for Workers After ...
2 days ago · UK Scraps Mandatory Digital ID Enrollment for Workers After Public Backlash (bbc.com) 17 Posted by msmash on Wednesday January 14, 2026 @04:25PM from the u-turn dept.
UK Abandons Mandatory Digital ID for Workers | Phemex News
2 days ago · UK drops mandatory digital ID plans for workers after public backlash, opting for optional digital ID by 2029. Digital right-to-work checks remain mandator