UK Government Proposes New Digital ID System

The UK government has announced plans for a new national digital identity (ID) system. Officials say the program will streamline public services and reduce fraud. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that digital ID is essential for modernizing the UK's welfare system. He also said it would help tighten immigration controls. The initiative aims to ensure that welfare benefits only go to people who are legally entitled to them. The government is promoting the system as a key tool for improving efficiency and security.