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Digital Inclusion Action Plan – First Steps: An update on Government’s approach to Digital Inclusion
26 February 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the UK government's Digital Inclusion Action Plan to tackle digital exclusion and improve access to technology for all.
Action Requested
The government is launching a new Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund in spring to support local initiatives that address digital inclusion. The call for evidence on focus areas will close on April 9, 2025, and the government aims to measure the effectiveness of these initiatives and scale successful programs.
Key Facts
- Approximately 1.6 million people in the UK live largely offline.
- A new Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund will launch in spring 2025.
- The call for evidence on focus areas closes on April 9, 2025.
- Local initiatives work best when embedded in communities.
- Piloting a multi-department device donation scheme to provide refurbished laptops to those in need.
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