UK Government’s Digital ID Plan: £1.8 Billion Price Tag Sparks Debate and Laughter
The UK government just dropped a £1.8 billion bombshell on its digital ID plans, a mere days after playing coy with the costs. This digital ID scheme promises to transform ID checks, but the price tag has left some wondering if it’s more about funding magic than digital identity.
Hot Take:
Ah, the UK government: always keeping us on our toes with their budgetary mystery. It’s like a game of fiscal hide and seek, but now they’ve finally revealed their £1.8 billion hand for digital IDs. It’s a bit like being told the cost of your surprise birthday party after all the balloons have popped and the cake is gone.
Key Points:
- UK government sets a £1.8 billion budget for its digital ID plans.
- The minister initially dodged disclosing the cost details to MPs.
- The funding comes from existing departmental budgets, but no specific savings have been identified yet.
- The digital IDs aim to streamline identity verification for services and employment eligibility.
- Implementation is a prime ministerial priority, with a completion target of August 2029.
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