6 days ago · When the government first announced the policy plan, it argued that mandatory digital ID for workers would make it easier to clamp down on immigrants working illegally.

5 days ago · The UK government has reversed its plans to mandate digital identity (digital ID) documents for workers. This notable policy reversal comes after a public petition against the plan …

4 days 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 …

4 days 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 policy, …

Jan 13, 2026 · Keir Starmer has reportedly rowed back on plans to bring in mandatory digital ID for workers, in the 13th u-turn since his government took office in 2024. The Prime Minister abandoned …

6 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.

6 days ago · The UK government has abandoned its controversial plan to require workers to sign up for a mandatory digital ID system to prove their eligibility to work in the country, opting instead to move …