UK Government Abandons Mandatory Digital ID System for Right-to-Work Checks
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Summary
The UK government has abandoned plans to implement a mandatory digital ID system for proving the right to work. Instead, existing document checks using biometric passports will move fully online by 2029. While digital checks will still be required for new job starters, individuals will not need to hold a separate digital ID. The decision has drawn criticism from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, who called Labour's approach "clueless."
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Instead, Labour ministers say existing checks, using documents such as biometric passports, will move fully online by 2029.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said Sir Keir Starmer was 'clueless' and showing...
There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.
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