UK Drops Mandatory Digital IDs for Workers

The UK government has decided not to make digital IDs mandatory for workers.

This change comes after criticism from political opponents who said the plan wouldn't stop illegal migration and could affect people's rights.

The digital IDs were supposed to be stored on phones and used for employment checks.

Now, they will be optional when introduced in 2029.

The government says they will still have mandatory digital right-to-work checks but will consult the public first.

This is another policy change by the Labour government, which has also scaled back other plans recently.