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  1. The Guardian: Burnham to scrap Starmer’s digital ID scheme in ‘reset of priorities’. “Andy Burnham is expected to scrap Keir Starmer’s plans for digital ID cards in a ‘reset of priorities’ when he enters Downing Street on Monday. The new Labour leader plans to redirect the resources earmarked for the scheme towards tackling the cost of living, his team indicated on Saturday.”

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/19/the-guardian-burnham-to-scrap-starmers-digital-id-scheme-in-reset-of-priorities/
  2. The Guardian: Burnham to scrap Starmer’s digital ID scheme in ‘reset of priorities’. “Andy Burnham is expected to scrap Keir Starmer’s plans for digital ID cards in a ‘reset of priorities’ when he enters Downing Street on Monday. The new Labour leader plans to redirect the resources earmarked for the scheme towards tackling the cost of living, his team indicated on Saturday.”

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/19/the-guardian-burnham-to-scrap-starmers-digital-id-scheme-in-reset-of-priorities/
  3. #Estonia’s Prime Minister, #KristenMichal, supports a proposal to issue #AIagents their own #digitalidentification codes. This would allow AI agents to perform tasks independently while maintaining clear accountability and limiting their access to sensitive information. Estonia, known for its digital innovation, aims to be the first country to implement this system. decrypt.co/371441/estonia-ai-a #tech #media #news

  4. #Estonia’s Prime Minister, #KristenMichal, supports a proposal to issue #AIagents their own #digitalidentification codes. This would allow AI agents to perform tasks independently while maintaining clear accountability and limiting their access to sensitive information. Estonia, known for its digital innovation, aims to be the first country to implement this system. decrypt.co/371441/estonia-ai-a #tech #media #news

  5. The Register: UK MPs slam digital ID rollout as a ‘fiasco’ after botched launch. “Britain’s digital ID push has been mauled by MPs after the government unveiled plans that appeared to arrive several steps ahead of actual policy.”

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/26/the-register-uk-mps-slam-digital-id-rollout-as-a-fiasco-after-botched-launch/
  6. The Register: UK MPs slam digital ID rollout as a ‘fiasco’ after botched launch. “Britain’s digital ID push has been mauled by MPs after the government unveiled plans that appeared to arrive several steps ahead of actual policy.”

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/26/the-register-uk-mps-slam-digital-id-rollout-as-a-fiasco-after-botched-launch/
  7. Engadget: UK scraps digital ID requirement for workers. “The UK government has backtracked on a plan to require all workers to have a digital ID following a backlash. It will no longer be mandatory to register with the digital ID program to prove one has the right to work in the country, as the BBC reports.”

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/01/17/engadget-uk-scraps-digital-id-requirement-for-workers/
  8. Engadget: UK scraps digital ID requirement for workers. “The UK government has backtracked on a plan to require all workers to have a digital ID following a backlash. It will no longer be mandatory to register with the digital ID program to prove one has the right to work in the country, as the BBC reports.”

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/01/17/engadget-uk-scraps-digital-id-requirement-for-workers/
  9. Globe Newswire: Key State Capital Launches Web of Trust Database for Safe and Efficient Digital Identification (PRESS RELEASE). “Key State Capital has launched the Web of Trust map, which is a database of all government-affiliated decentralized digital ID projects in the world. The map is free, and all of the data will be available to the public.”

    https://rbfirehose.com/2025/03/24/globe-newswire-key-state-capital-launches-web-of-trust-database-for-safe-and-efficient-digital-identification-press-release/