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It also requires public services to be provided and received with the face uncovered.

She added: "But money always has to come from somewhere, and it is right that we ask the energy companies to make a fair contribution to fund public services in Scotland."

Britain's government unveiled a tax-raising budget Wednesday welcomed by financial markets, as its hard-hitting action aims to slash state debt as well as fund public services.

Ahead of the Budget, the Scottish government had urged the chancellor to invest in public services and support people with the cost of living.

"Digital ID will give people more control over how their data is used and ensure everyone can access the public services they need," the government spokesperson said.