Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag UK plans to lower digital ID age to 13, citing consistency in services, despite opposition.

flag The UK government, under Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, is considering lowering the age for a new digital ID system to 13, following public consultation. flag Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper defended the move, noting many teenagers already use digital identification and stressing the need for consistency in public services like benefits and bill payments. flag The initiative, initially focused on tackling illegal migration, is expanding to include broader government services. flag While the government has praised India’s Aadhaar system as a model, Downing Street clarified the UK’s version would be publicly run and not necessarily use biometric data. flag The plan has faced opposition, with over 2.8 million people signing a petition against it, but officials continue promoting its potential benefits.

33 Articles