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UK's New Digital 'Brit-Card' ID Is Mandatory for All Citizens: Here's What Happens if You Don't Comply

The UK government is preparing to launch a mandatory digital ID called the BritCard, designed to curb illegal immigration and modernise access to public services—but critics warn it risks creating a surveillance state and punishing vulnerable citizens.

International Business Times UK

Political unease sparks increase in UK bond yields as FTSE 100 dips

The possibility of a political challenge to Sir Keir Starmer could put the pound under pressure, analysts warned.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer more unpopular than Donald Trump in Scotland, new poll suggests

PRIME Minister Keir Starmer is more unpopular in Scotland than Donald Trump, a new poll has suggested

The National (Scotland)

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When will new UK digital ID card be introduced and how will it work?

The digital ID card marks the government’s latest attempt to crack down on illegal migration

The Independent UK

Why does Keir Starmer want to introduce the Brit-Card?

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to introduce digital ID cards called Brit-Cards

The National (Scotland)

Labour Conference: When is it? Everything you need to know

There is expected to be lots up for discussion at the imminent conference

Evening Standard

BBC and news agencies launch short film calling on Israel for access to Gaza

The film has been narrated by veteran BBC journalist David Dimbleby.

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What is a Digital ID? Everything you need to know

Keir Starmer is expected to announce digital ID is set to be made law for all adults in the UK ...

The National (Scotland)

Government set to introduce digital ID cards to tackle illegal migration

Sir Keir Starmer is due to announce the so-called Brit-Card in a speech on Friday.

The Independent UK

Mandatory Government-issued ID cards will make immigration system 'fair', argues Starmer

The move comes as part of the government’s bid to tackle illegal migration, but many have raised concerns about the risk to privacy

Evening Standard

Who is Andy Burnham's wife? Mayor blocked from standing in by-election by Labour

Who is the lady standing behind the Labour man? Here’s all we know...

Evening Standard

Starmer to unveil digital ID cards in plan set to ignite civil liberties row

‘Brit card’ already facing opposition from privacy campaigners as government looks for ways to tackle illegal immigration

The Guardian - UK

Starmer’s director of communications becomes latest senior Downing Street aide to quit

Steph Driver announced she would be leaving her post on Thursday after five years working at Sir Keir Starmer’s side

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer’s director of communications quits No 10

Steph Driver, who has worked alongside the Prime Minister for five years, said his Government continued to have her ‘unwavering support’.

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The Independent UK

Every UK working adult will need ‘Brit card’ digital ID under Starmer plan to tackle illegal migration

Civil liberties groups warn mandatory digital IDs risk pushing ‘unauthorised migrants further into the shadows’

The Guardian - UK

What is the Labour Together row and are there risks for Keir Starmer?

The Tories are calling for the standards commissioner and the police to investigate the Labour-aligned thinktank

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer’s head of communications quits in fresh blow to PM

Steph Driver, who worked for Sir Keir for more than five years, becomes the latest high-profile exit from the PM’s top team

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King Charles is Team Donald Trump, but London refuses to accept his bigoted attack

He said the quiet part out loud.

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The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar refuses to back Keir Starmer amid Andy Burnham leadership bid rumours

SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar has refused to back the Prime Minister as Andy Burnham hinted at a potential future bid for the top job.

Evening Standard

Scottish Labour leader refuses to pledge full confidence in Starmer

Anas Sarwar has previously been a key ally of the Prime Minister north of the border.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham ‘committed’ to Manchester Mayor job as leadership coup rumours criticised by MPs

The former cabinet minister has claimed ‘wholesale change’ is needed in Labour to see off an ‘existential’ threat from Reform and left-wing parties

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham shares key aim for Labour amid party leadership speculation

Andy Burnham has revealed his key focus for Labour amid mounting speculation that the Manchester mayor could challenge Sir Keir Starmer for party leadership.

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham calls for two-child benefit cap to be axed in direct challenge to Keir Starmer

Greater Manchester mayor has said Labour MPs are urging him to challenge Keir Starmer for the leadership

The National (Scotland)

'Nowhere to hide': Keir Starmer's top aide 'ignored donation cover-up warnings'

KEIR Starmer’s embattled chief of staff is facing fresh questions after it emerged he ignored official warnings to declare thousands of pounds of…

Evening Standard

Burnham insists he is ‘committed’ to mayoral job but will not ‘toe the line’

The senior politician again declined to rule out a tilt for the Prime Minister’s job if he won enough backing.

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