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Jul. 19, 2026

U.K.'s Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritise cost of living, say allies

U.K.'s Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritise cost of living, say allies

Newly elected leader of Britain's Labour Party, Andy Burnham. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Britain’s next leader, Andy Burnham, will scrap government plans ​for a digital ID scheme when he takes office, signalling his intention ⁠to focus resources... Read more.

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