Empowering Refugees: Bridging the Digital Dive in the UK
Have you ever used your phone in the rain? It’s scary – you obviously need it for something urgently, but […]
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Bridging the Digital Divide for Former Prisoners
The Tech4PrisonLeavers project, supported by Intel and in partnership with Capgemini and Vodafone, was conceived as more than just a training programme. It is a lifeline.
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Digital inequality ‘holding millions of school children back’, warns Digital Poverty Alliance
Research from Deloitte and the DPA highlighted that 20 per cent of children across the UK are impacted by digital poverty, through a lack of access to an electronic device, broadband connectivity or digital skills.
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The Real Cost of Library Cuts in Birmingham: Widening the Digital Gap
The decision by Birmingham City Council to slash £200 million from its budget, with a £2.3 million reduction earmarked specifically for library services, sets a concerning precedent for the city’s digital inclusion efforts.
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Ensuring Access for All: Broadcast Services in the Fight Against Digital Poverty
Amid the escalating cost of living, the essential role of digital terrestrial television, (or Freeview), and broadcast radio services cannot be overstated, especially for millions of UK families bearing the brunt of digital poverty.
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Digital Inclusivity: A Defining Issue for the UK’s Next Government
This electoral moment offers a significant chance for the country to embrace a path of digital empowerment, striving to create a society where inclusivity, opportunity, and digital literacy are accessible to everyone.
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45% of UK Families with Children Fall Short: Insights from the Minimum Digital Living Standard Report
The Minimum Digital Living Standard report, unveiled this week, casts a spotlight on the digital inclusion challenges within the UK. The research was led by Professor Simeon Yates, an authority from the University of Liverpool and an Ambassador for the Digital Poverty Alliance.
Bridging the Digital Divide: Advancing Universal Digital Access in the UK
Within the UK, a stark digital divide persists, leaving millions in a state of isolation. A recent and insightful video from The Guardian, titled “The Digital Divide: could you live without the internet?”, highlights this issue, revealing that an estimated 1 in 7 people are living in a state of digital exclusion.
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Opinion: A Call for Inclusivity in the Digital Age – Reflecting on the UK’s 2024 Budget
This week’s Parliamentary Digital Skills Summit provided an important venue for discussion, bringing attention to these pressing issues and emphasising the imperative need for proactive measures.
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PayByPhone, Ealing Council and DPA launch local device donation scheme
The Information Team at Carers Resource feedback on an impactful collaboration with the Digital Poverty Alliance and Computer Recyclers UK.
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Bridging the Digital Divide: Insights from the Parliamentary Digital Skills Summit
This week’s Parliamentary Digital Skills Summit provided an important venue for discussion, bringing attention to these pressing issues and emphasising the imperative need for proactive measures.
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