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Why scrap the digital ID?
The government decided to scrap the digital ID plans to free up resources and focus on more immediate financial concerns for the public, like the rising cost of living. The Office for Budget Responsibility estimated the scheme would have cost £1.8 billion over three years, a significant sum the government now believes is better spent elsewhere.
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