Darren Jones: Digital ID will provide foundation for modern public services
11 Mar Digital, Data & Technology

Darren Jones: Digital ID will provide foundation for modern public services

Chief secretary to PM says Digital ID can save tens of millions of pounds each year by reducing need for call centres and paperwork
by Tevye Markson
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