Politics

Government to Launch 'Digital ID' Pilot for Accessing Public Services

The Cabinet Office has announced a pilot program for a secure, smartphone-based Digital ID that will allow citizens to access all government services without physical documents....

By Victoria Langford

Published 11 May 2026·2 min read

Government to Launch 'Digital ID' Pilot for Accessing Public Services

London Desk — Staff Photograph

The Cabinet Office has announced a pilot program for a secure, smartphone-based Digital ID that will allow citizens to access all government services without physical documents.

London Desk

Government to Launch 'Digital ID' Pilot for Accessing Public Services

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