Government launches first digital ID today

Government Launches First Digital ID

The UK government has rolled out the first digital ID as part of its plan to digitalise almost every form of ID in the country.

New Rules for Employment

Under the new rules, anyone starting a new job in the UK will be required to hold a digital ID.

Digital Veteran Cards

The first digital IDs, digital veteran cards, are now available for ex-members of the armed services, and were presented at an event at the Tower of London.

Beefeaters showed off their new digital veteran ID cards, as per Sky News.

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The London Economic The London Economic — 2025-10-17

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