UK aims to lead the world with new age restrictions for social media, AI chatbots
After months of promises, the UK government has pulled the trigger on regulations to restrict social media sites for children…
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UK government courts digital ID industry after months of friction
The UK government established an independent advisory panel on Wednesday to provide independent support for, insight into and oversight of…
UK promises age assurance for social media, device-level child safety controls
How many times can a head of government pledge to do something about harmful social media platforms before they’re obligated…
Digital company ID could save UK financial sector £1.7B: CFIT
A UK initiative to create a reusable digital identity credential for businesses could save financial institutions £1.7 billion (US$2.2 billion)…
Property sector backs away from UK digital ID scheme
A UK initiative to introduce reusable digital identity verification in the property sector has been put on hold, highlighting growing…
UK boosts digital transformation spending with increased DSIT funding
The UK government’s Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) has released its Main Estimate memorandum for 2026 to 2027,…
Digital property vision outpaces e-signature adoption in UK
Use of electronic signatures is very low at the UK’s Land Registry, but bringing in new digital components is about…
UK digital ID consultation advances to 120-member People’s Panel
The UK’s digital ecosystem is still digesting the government’s public consultation on digital ID, and what can and should be…
UK gov’t can still save digital ID plan despite poor initial policy, communication
The UK government’s digital ID plan was not backed by robust policy development based on clear evidence when it was…
One UK digital identity system runs into the politics of Ireland, Scotland, Wales
It can be easy to think of the UK as one unified country but when local elections occur, the reality…
