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A Manifesto to Fix the Digital Divide - June 2024

6 Jun 2024

We believe that everyone should have the access, skills and support to navigate the online world - and we’re not alone: 77% 92% 76% believe being believe that believe the UK able to access most essential Government the internet is services these should invest an essential days require in digital skills need internet access support so everyone has the skills they need to get online. [...] Our Manifesto to Fix the Digital Divide lays out the opportunities for the future Government to show sustained, joined-up leadership on digital inclusion; commit to publishing a clear plan of action serving communities across the country; and build on the cross-party House of Lords committee’s recommendations on digital exclusion. [...] An action plan to Fix the Digital Divide - for Good The future Government’s plan should commit to five clear actions: 1Collaborating with businesses, civil society, Ensuring all adults can get vital help with and the public sector to fix the digital. [...] To break down barriers to opportunity and set the UK on a fairer path to growth, we’re asking the future In the age of AI, digital skills and confidence are Government to co-invest alongside businesses. [...] Together with Good Things Foundation, the National The Essential Digital Skills entitlement supports Digital Inclusion Network, civil society, business and adults with a free formal basic qualification in digital the public sector, the future Government should co- skills; yet, in the last year less than 18,000 people invest in digital inclusion and galvanise cross-sector have benefited - showing t.
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