Government Creates ID Card Agency
News The new Identity and Passport Service (IPS), which is in charge of managing the ID cards scheme, became operational on Saturday. But the compromise means that those who choose to opt out will still have to pay for the ID card - and have their...
[April 3, 2006, 10:00]
'Vast Majority' Of Youth ID Cards Delayed Until 2011
News If it wins the general election that must be held by June 2010, or shares power with the Liberal Democrats party, which also opposes the scheme, the National Identity Scheme plans look set to change significantly.
[August 21, 2008, 9:00]
Thales Wins Contract For Interim ID Card Scheme
News The Identity and Passport Service has awarded Thales an £18m, four-year contract to deliver an interim version of the National Identity Scheme. Thales has won the first, and probably the smallest, of the five deals to be awarded under the...
[August 4, 2008, 10:39]
