17 h. ago Digital ID not a ‘silver bullet’ to tackle illegal migration, minister says

Digital government minister Ian Murray said the scheme was part of a broader plan to tackle people entering the UK illegally.

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17 h. ago What to know about digital ids as government launches new form of veteran card

Digital veteran cards are now available for ex-members of the armed forces, marking the first step towards digitising UK IDs.

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19 h. ago France DROPS border 'interrogation' for UK visitors to avoid four

As part of a new digital borders scheme, British tourists entering the EU could face questioning by border guards and be required to provide fingerprints and photographs.

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27 h. ago Government announce digital ID cards for armed forces veterans

Those who have served in the armed forces are able to download a digital version of their HM Armed Forces Veteran Card through a government app from today.

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27 h. ago Launch of veteran card will be used to test UK government’s digital ID scheme

Ministers hope scheme for 1.8 million people will show how technology works and ease privacy and security concernsFormer military personnel will be used to test and refine the government’s divisive digital ID scheme from Friday, when ministers make a smartphone-based veteran card available to 1.8 million people.The proof of service, which in its current physical version gives access to charities, retail discounts and certain public services, will be the first of a series of official credentials the government wants to let people carry in a government app. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Brits rage at digital ID card plans as 2.8m sign petition – but Gov says 'we'll do it'

The anger of the British public toward the Government's Digital ID card plans seems to be having little impact, as a new response from Downing Street appears to show

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4 d. ago Labour MPs warn Government digital ID scheme will unnecessarily cost support

Backbenchers told Liz Kendall that the scheme will not stop illegal migration.

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1 week ago Starmer hit with major blow as tech firm backs out of digital ID card scheme

Mosley, grandson of notorious fascist leader Oswald Mosley, said the Labour manifesto for last year's general election did not mention the scheme set out last month and warned it was undemocratic

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2 w. ago Half of Brits fear we are living in a Nanny State after digital ID cards and vape ban

The majority of Brits fear state control is getting too much after UK governments have banned various items being used in public and with the digital ID card scheme looming

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2 w. ago Full list of countries that already have digital ID cards as UK set to introduce scheme

There are currently 15 nations worldwide where the technology is in place

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2 w. ago Is the tech giant who gave Blair £257m in line for huge ID card contract? Government embroiled in cronyism row after revelation former PM lobbied for his billionaire backer who could make millions

Documents seen by The Mail on Sunday reveal the former PM urged Business Secretary Peter Kyle to consult a technology institute founded by his friend Larry Ellison in a private meeting last year.

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3 w. ago 'I don't trust this government with anything, never mind my personal data'

The M.E.N asked people in Manchester city centre what they think of the government's digital ID scheme

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3 w. ago BORIS JOHNSON: I will never accept a government ID card. I will never use one. If asked to produce one I will refuse

No, no, no, a thousand times no. I will not carry an ID card. I refuse point blank to enrol myself in any crackpot Labour scheme to control the British population. If I get any correspondence on the matter from any emanation of the State, I will simply tear it up.

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3 w. ago When will new UK digital ID card be introduced and how will it work?

The digital ID card marks the government’s latest attempt to crack down on illegal migration

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3 w. ago Scots to be required to hold digital ID but scheme won't be called 'Brit Card'

The ID card scheme will be free but mandatory.

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3 w. ago Confusion reigns over Starmer's digital ID cards drive as minister dismisses civil liberties fears by saying they WON'T be compulsory... unless you want a job

The Prime Minister is set to officially unveil his 'dystopian' scheme in London today as his Government scrambles to curb illegal migration.

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3 w. ago Keir Starmer faces demands to clarify how controversial digital ID scheme will actually work as unanswered questions mount up after ministers said they WON'T be mandatory for Brits

The Prime Minister is set to officially unveil his 'dystopian' scheme in London today as his Government scrambles to curb illegal migration.

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3 w. ago When to expect to show your digital ID card under new Government rules

Keir Starmer is set to announce digital ID cards for all adults in the UK

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3 w. ago Starmer to unveil digital ID cards in plan set to ignite civil liberties row

‘Brit card’ already facing opposition from privacy campaigners as government looks for ways to tackle illegal immigrationAll working adults will need digital ID cards under plans to be announced by Keir Starmer in a move that will spark a battle with civil liberties campaigners.The prime minister will set out the plans on Friday at a conference on how progressive politicians can tackle the problems facing the UK, including addressing voter concerns around immigration. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Will I get fined for not having a national ID card, and what if I don't have a smartphone? How the scheme could work and the massive pitfalls it faces

How would a digital identity card scheme operate, if Labour introduces a requirement for every adult worker in Britain to have one?

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