- Date published:
- June 2023
- Organisation:
- House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee
- Sectors:
- General
- Themes:
- Digital
Digital exclusion affects millions of UK citizens. Every day, people are unable to access the internet because they do not have the connection, device or skills to get online. This digital divide is undermining efforts to improve UK productivity, economic growth and socio-economic inclusion.
The inquiry examined digital exclusion and what should be done to address it.
Overall digital skills shortages cost the economy up to £63bn a year.