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Technology · 10 March 2026

100 Britons to help shape digital ID plans

100 Britons to help shape digital ID plans

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Accessing public services could get easier, as ministers aim to build public trust in digital identification plans. Darren Jones will announce details on Tuesday for a consultation involving 100 randomly selected UK citizens across Britain. This scheme won't be compulsory or used for the NHS and won't involve funding for special educational needs, per Bridget Phillipson.

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