London – October 25, 2026 -- The Government Digital Service (GDS) is rolling out passkeys across GOV.UK One Login, giving more than 23 million users a faster and more secure way to sign in to government services.
GDS extends passkeys to its 23-million-user sign-in platform
The rollout covers GOV.UK One Login, the single sign-in system for UK government services. GDS describes the change as a simpler and more secure access route for the platform's user base of more than 23 million people.
GOV.UK Pay reaches its 10-year mark as a core public sector platform
GDS launched GOV.UK Pay 10 years ago. The platform is used by public sector service teams and is described by GDS as one of its flagship platforms.
GDS and BIST target lower business costs and growth in every postcode
GDS is working with BIST, the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, on a better GOV.UK experience for business. The stated aims are to drive growth into every postcode, reduce the costs of doing business and create a more productive and agile environment.
GDS ties digital, data and AI to devolution and team design
GDS says it is focusing on how digital, data and AI can support devolution, with powers, funding and decision-making exercised closer to the places they affect. It is also changing how it builds transformation teams, arguing that government spends too little time discussing who does the transforming.