Are digital id cards really a good idea?

In September, the Government announced a new digital-ID scheme for all UK adults. It’s been called informally the BritCard, though Government ministers have suggested this won’t be its official name (

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The SIM is an essential element of any mobile phone, letting you make calls, send texts and – on smartphones – access the internet. Over the years, the size of SIM cards has shrunk to mini, then micro

Paul Lewis on how to protect yourself if contactless card payment limits are dropped