Digital IDs for Newborns? Secret Whitehall Plan Sparks Fury
Ministers secretly consider lifelong digital IDs for babies, expanding Keir Starmer's controversial scheme. Critics call it a 'sinister overreach' and 'creeping state surveillance'.
Ministers secretly consider lifelong digital IDs for babies, expanding Keir Starmer's controversial scheme. Critics call it a 'sinister overreach' and 'creeping state surveillance'.
Ministers secretly consider issuing lifelong digital IDs to babies, expanding a scheme sold as tackling illegal immigration. Critics call it a 'sinister' state overreach.
From 1 Jan 2026, UK drone pilots must pass a CAA theory test and register or face penalties. Learn the new weight-based rules for Flyer and Operator IDs.
From New Year's Day, Utah enforces tougher alcohol laws, including mandatory ID checks for all and a 'red-stripe' licence for serious DUI offenders. Read the full details.
The Merlin Bird ID app, using AI to identify birdsong, has seen an 88% surge in UK users. Discover how it's connecting people to nature and boosting mental wellbeing.
Washington imposes visa bans on five Europeans behind digital regulation efforts, prompting fierce accusations of 'coercion' from Macron and the EU. Read the latest on the transatlantic clash.
The US State Department has banned two British campaigners and a former EU commissioner, accusing them of extraterritorial censorship of American speech online. Read the full details.
Volkswagen pauses US sales of its electric ID. Buzz for 2026, citing a cooling EV market and disappointing sales. The rebooted model is now slated for a 2027 arrival. Read the full analysis.
A Shetland woman was charged £140 in mobile roaming fees on a domestic ferry. Discover why it happened and how to avoid similar charges on UK lifeline services.
EU Commissioner Thierry Breton warns Europe must protect its digital laws from US pressure and assert sovereignty against competing tech empires. Read why Europe's digital future matters.
New research reveals 58% of UK travellers are less likely to book with airlines like Ryanair that charge extra for paper boarding passes. Discover the impact on older passengers and the cost of living.
Dive into this week's must-read articles exploring internet fragility, the evolution of coolness, and legendary photographer Don McCullin's most powerful shots. Essential reading for the digitally aware.
In a groundbreaking move, Albania has appointed an artificial intelligence as its Minister of Digital Affairs, with the AI announcing it's expecting digital children in a viral video that's redefining governance.
From banking to benefits - discover the everyday situations where digital ID will become mandatory across the UK and what it means for your privacy and convenience.
A groundbreaking digital identity scheme is poised to streamline travel within the Common Travel Area, offering Britons and Irish citizens a seamless border experience while raising privacy considerations.
A heartbreaking investigation unfolds after a newborn baby is discovered abandoned in a shopping bag during sub-zero conditions in London, with authorities launching an urgent appeal for the mother to come forward.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils ambitious plans for mandatory digital identity scheme, promising to transform how Britons access public services while facing fierce criticism from privacy campaigners.
When the cloud infrastructure we depend on suddenly failed, it revealed the uncomfortable truth about who truly controls our digital lives and why our internet isn't as resilient as we thought.
Moscow officially blocks Instagram across Russia after Meta temporarily allows violent speech against Russian forces, marking a major escalation in the digital front of the Ukraine conflict.
A groundbreaking NHS digital initiative is using text messages to identify kidney disease up to five years sooner, potentially saving thousands from life-altering complications through early detection.
Discover how marketing guru Brittany Becher transformed content creation into a lucrative career, revealing her proven strategies for making serious money online through social media platforms.
A newborn baby weighing a staggering 13 pounds is winning hearts across Britain as she battles through health challenges in a remarkable story of survival and strength.
Discover how marketing specialist Rachel Wells transformed her social media skills into a lucrative career, earning over £100,000 annually by creating content for brands and teaching others to do the same.
Labour Party announces revolutionary digital veteran card to replace physical IDs, streamlining access to services and recognition for UK armed forces personnel.
Labour plans to replace physical veteran cards with a digital version through the GOV.UK One Login, streamlining access to services and support for former military personnel.
As artificial intelligence becomes ubiquitous in British daily life, a concerning trend emerges: many people no longer care about understanding the technology reshaping their world. Explore the growing apathy towards AI's pervasive influence.
Shocking new figures reveal nearly two million British military veterans are struggling with basic digital skills, creating a worrying isolation gap among those who served our nation.
The UK government is launching a new Veteran Card that will serve as the first major test of its national digital ID system, offering former military personnel streamlined access to services and discounts.
Millions of UK homes face imminent transition from traditional copper landlines to digital services as the Big Switch Off accelerates across Britain.
India's ambitious Aadhaar digital identity system faces growing scrutiny as millions report exclusion from essential services, creating a deep societal divide about technology's role in governance.