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UK government scraps plans for digital ID cards after millions of Brits opposed

TechCrunch·July 21, 2026·1 min read
UK government scraps plans for digital ID cards after millions of Brits opposed

The new UK government scrapped a digital ID program that millions of British people opposed. In its place, officials introduced a tax cut to tackle the cost of living. The decision follows widespread public opposition to the digital ID initiative, which had been a contentious policy proposal under the previous administration.

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