Keir Starmer

UK advances digital wallet development after ID mandate scrap
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26 January, 2026

UK advances digital wallet development after ID mandate scrap

The U.K. is advancing a digital wallet for government credentials, despite recent backlash against mandatory digital ID plans by its...
UK considers social media ban for under-16s following Australia
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20 January, 2026

UK considers social media ban for under-16s following Australia

U.K. Prime Minister Kier Starmer considers a social media ban for under-16s, citing growing concerns over children's mental health and...
UK scraps mandatory digital ID for right to work
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15 January, 2026

UK scraps mandatory digital ID for right to work

The UK government has dropped plans to require workers to sign up to a digital ID scheme to prove their...
Italy warns on AI deepfakes; UK critiques Grok for explicit images
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14 January, 2026

Italy warns on AI deepfakes; UK critiques Grok for explicit images

Italy's data protection authority warns against AI deepfakes, highlighting concerns over user safety and compliance as Grok faces backlash in...
India to future-proof digital ID with AI, blockchain, quantum
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20 November, 2025

India to future-proof digital ID with AI, blockchain, quantum

India's Aadhaar undergoes a significant upgrade with Vision 2032, enhancing security and efficiency using AI, blockchain, and quantum technology.
Thousands protest in London over UK plans for digital ID
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21 October, 2025

Thousands protest in London over UK plans for digital ID

Thousands marched through London on October 18 to protest against the U.K. Government’s plan to introduce a mandatory digital ID...