Digital poverty continues to disproportionately impact women, as the care givers to their families, and more likely to be in low income roles.
Tech can empower women – but only if they have access Read Post »
Digital inclusion is essential for empowering incarcerated women, providing them with vital access to social networks, educational opportunities, and employment.
Webinar Recording – Technology in the Justice System: Equity in Opportunity Read Post »
I recently appeared before the House of Lords Digital and Communications Committee to discuss the issue of digital exclusion in the UK.
Tackling Digital Exclusion in the Cost of Living Crisis Read Post »
Welfare deserves the same, if not more, innovation, investment and focus – that many other sectors have had. We want to build the first end-to-end platform for managing community programmes more efficiently.
Transforming Community Welfare: From Fragmentation to Integration Read Post »
It’s clear that digital inclusion is as much a social issue as it is technological. How do we see this landscape shaping up in 2023?
The Online Safety Bill must impose ethics on algorithms to protect vulnerable adults, prevent the corruption of truth and democracy, and provide better protections for freedom of expression.
The Online Safety Bill: Protecting Our Online World Read Post »
If we are to achieve our aim of ending digital poverty in the UK by 2030, it is important that we are evidence-led. We use research to help inform policymakers and practitioners by providing them with the knowledge they need to make decisions.
The importance of research for the Digital Poverty Alliance’s work Read Post »
There is increasing recognition that if the sector is going to get people online, there is a responsibility to help them stay safe.
Joining up Digital Inclusion and Online Safety Read Post »
Struggling with the cost of broadband can be a roadblock for getting online. But help is out there for customers with financial difficulties.
An introduction to broadband social tariffs Read Post »
New research conducted by Currys, DPA and YouGov has revealed that 1 in 3 (36%) UK adults have cut back their spending on key digital access.
The Digital Poverty alliance was delighted to be recognised as ‘internet hero of the year’ at the ISPA internet industry and broadband awards.
Digital Poverty Alliance wins the ISPA ‘internet hero’ award Read Post »
This year’s Autumn statement takes place in the context of serious economic challenges. We are concerned that these measures alone will not address the challenges faced by individuals and families who are having to make difficult decisions between food, heating and staying connected.
Autumn Statement: More needs to be done Read Post »
