The government said the new system would help to curb illegal migration, but opponents said it would infringe on citizens’ privacy. By Lynsey Chutel Reporting from London The British government on ...

Proposals for mandatory digital ID have gained traction with alarming speed, with Keir Starmer now confirming he is considering implementing a digital ID scheme as a supposed means of combating ...

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You probably know someone who has tried a digital detox. A weekend off social media. A week away from email. Even a "no-screens" family dinner. The promise is simple: Unplug for a while, and you will ...

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Public support for the introduction of digital IDs has collapsed just days after it was announced by Keir Starmer. The digital ID, dubbed the 'Brit card' by some, will provide proof of identity and ...

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A petition demanding the Government abandon its plans for mandatory digital ID cards has smashed through one million signatures, underlining the scale of public unease with the proposals. The petition ...

The government has announced plans to introduce a digital ID system across the UK, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer saying it will ensure the country's "borders are more secure". The IDs will not ...

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Home Depot is rolling out a new project planning tool in its latest effort to win more business from professional contractors. The Vinings-based home improvement retailer said Tuesday it has launched ...

LONDON (AP) — British citizens and permanent residents will have to produce a mandatory digital identification card in order to get work, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Friday, reviving a ...