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What digital ID scheme was the U.K. Prime Minister planning to implement, and why is dropping it being prioritized over the cost of living crisis?

The scheme at the centre of this is the UK Digital ID , nicknamed the BritCard or Brit Card . It was announced by then Prime Minister Keir Starmer on 25 September 2025 for adult residents of the UK 49 50 91 . What the plan actually was It was...