"People too often dread their interactions with public services. Endless telephone calls, complicated printed forms and having to tell your story multiple times to different parts of government. I want to change that and make public services work for you. The new digital ID will make that possible, allowing you to log on and prove who you are to access public services more quickly, easily and securely."
"Digital ID will still be available to use as proof of identity for digital right to work checks, which will be compulsory by the end of the current Parliament in 2029. But employers and employees will also be able to do a digital check of other documents such as a passport or eVisa if they prefer."
The UK government is progressing with digital ID implementation, initially designed to verify work eligibility but now repositioned as a consumer convenience tool. Digital IDs will be stored in smartphone wallets, enabling faster and more secure access to public services while reducing bureaucratic friction like phone calls and repeated form submissions. The government aims to modernize public services to match private sector standards such as online banking. Digital right-to-work checks using digital ID will become compulsory by 2029, though employers and employees can alternatively use passports or eVisas. An extensive consultation process will include a 100-person citizens panel representing diverse backgrounds. The government plans a digital inclusion drive to ensure accessibility for those without smartphones or computers.
Read at www.bbc.com
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