UK digital ID
UK Mandatory Digital ID: Starmer's Bold Move to Combat Illegal Migration and Transform Employment Verification
Sep 26, 2025 10:09 pm CST
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a mandatory digital ID requirement for all citizens and permanent residents seeking employment, marking a significant shift in UK immigration policy. This comprehensive approach aims to reduce unauthorized migration, combat the shadow economy, and streamline access to public services while addressing long-standing border control challenges. The controversial measure, set to be implemented before 2029, represents the most substantial national identification initiative since World War II.
UK Launches Digital ID Initiative: Prime Minister Starmer's Plan to Combat Illegal Immigration
Sep 26, 2025 05:34 pm CST
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled plans for a nationwide digital identification system stored on mobile phones, designed to simplify access to government services while tackling illegal immigration by making work authorization verification mandatory. The initiative comes amid growing public support for digital ID solutions despite the UK's historical resistance to national identity cards.