UK government wades into private sector territory with mDL, digital wallet
The UK government has thrown the nation’s digital identity ecosystem into confusion with the revelation that the Gov.uk digital wallet…
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UK government reveals mDL pilot, Gov.uk digital wallet plans
A Gov.uk digital wallet and app will be introduced this year to ease access to pubic services for British residents,…
UK and Irish documents most faked in Right to Work checks: TrustID
British and Irish identity documents make up over 80 percent of faked documents when it comes to Right to Work…
UK digital ID companies raised $1B since 2015
The UK digital identity market has generated £2.05 billion (US$2.5 billion) annual revenue during the 2023-2024 fiscal year while the…
UK pubs to accept digital ID for age assurance by Christmas 2025
By the end of 2025, UK pubgoers will never again have to fumble around in their wallets for a scratched…
UK digital age assurance receives support from stakeholders: Reports
UK’s attempts to legalize digital age assurance technology are likely to be successful, according to media reports. In January, the…
UK digital ID services show progress on inclusion, but challenges still remain
The UK government has published its inaugural inclusion monitoring report on digital identity services, highlighting the results of a mandatory…
New office takes charge of UK digital ID market
The development of the UK’s digital ID ecosystem is finally picking up some pace. The UK government has officially launched…
UK govt encourages digital identity providers to join DIATF registry
The UK government has published guidance on entering the register for digital identity and attribute services. The register represents a…
OIX calls on new UK government to accelerate digital ID rollout
The UK should work toward a digital wallet strategy, provide clarity on how ID will work across the public and…
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