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UK government scraps plans for digital ID cards after millions of Brits opposed
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Zack Whittaker
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The new UK government under Prime Minister Andy Burnham has scrapped a controversial digital ID card program initiated by the previous administration. The funds saved from the cancellation will be redirected toward tax cuts to help households manage rising electricity costs.
The U.K.’s incoming prime minister Andy Burnham has confirmed the U.K. government is scrapping a controversial digital ID card scheme announced last year by the country’s previous leader.
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