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Digital poverty impacts one-fifth of UK's children, reveals Deloitte study
EduTech

Digital poverty impacts one-fifth of UK's children, reveals Deloitte study

New research from Deloitte and the Digital Poverty Alliance reveals that 20% of UK children are suffering from the effects of digital inequality, exacerbated by ongoing economic uncertainty.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Virgin Media O2 & Hubbub unveil 400,000 device tech lending scheme
Clean technologies

Virgin Media O2 & Hubbub unveil 400,000 device tech lending scheme

Virgin Media O2 and Hubbub introduce a landmark 400,000 device lending scheme, the Tech Lending Community project, to tackle British digital inequality and electronic waste, benefitting underprivileged individuals and assisting charities including Refuge and Centrepoint.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Digital Poverty Alliance warns of rising UK digital divide
EduTech

Digital Poverty Alliance warns of rising UK digital divide

DPA warns incoming UK government of escalating digital poverty, with an estimated 19 million, including one in seven adults and one in five children, suffering from the issue.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Challengers charity enhances productivity with cloud-based software bluQube
Fintech

Challengers charity enhances productivity with cloud-based software bluQube

UK charity Challengers leverages bluQube's cloud-based accountancy software to streamline financial operations, aiding in time-saving, efficiency, and facilitating strategic decision-making tasks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Telehouse donates laptops boosting digital inclusion in Tower Hamlets
Mobility

Telehouse donates laptops boosting digital inclusion in Tower Hamlets

Telehouse's significant donation of 40 laptops to Tower Hamlets' voluntary organisations adds to local digital inclusion, aiding improved online learning experiences and operational efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Rimini Street's annual charity grant programme comes to London
Grants

Rimini Street's annual charity grant programme comes to London

Rimini Street selects London, UK, as the next beneficiary of its yearly philanthropic programme, the RMNI Love Charitable Grant Programme, bringing £50,000 worth of grants to local charities in 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Egress & Make-A-Wish UK forge innovative tech partnership
EduTech

Egress & Make-A-Wish UK forge innovative tech partnership

Cybersecurity firm Egress announces a partnership with Make-A-Wish UK, donating 23 computers and providing tech skills to boost the charity's digital infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
DPA spotlights need for digital support in teaching
Intel

DPA spotlights need for digital support in teaching

The Digital Poverty Alliance's latest white paper sheds light on the urgent need for digital skill training among teachers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
'Circle of Toys' launches to connect UK, Ukrainian toy donors & recipients
Clean technologies

'Circle of Toys' launches to connect UK, Ukrainian toy donors & recipients

The Circle of Toys tech platform, created by Find Refuge, seeks to unite British and Ukrainian families through the donation of pre-loved toys, with its direct donation scheme already attracting more than 20,000 Ukrainian sign-ups seeking joyful respite amid adversity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
Manchester tech firm Sync reaches £1 billion in Apple product sales in 2023
EduTech

Manchester tech firm Sync reaches £1 billion in Apple product sales in 2023

Manchester's tech firm Sync celebrates GBP £1b billion sales in Apple products and major recognition in a stellar 2023.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023

Global Stories

Charity stories

IWD 2024: Empowering Women's Mental Health Through Digital Storytelling
Marketing Technologies

IWD 2024: Empowering Women's Mental Health Through Digital Storytelling

Under the helm of new CEO Katie Acheson, batyr launches 'OurHerd', an app empowering the mental health of young women through digital storytelling, this International Women's Day 2024.

By Katie Acheson • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Empowering women in tech: Breaking barriers and advancing careers
AR, VR & Metaverse

Empowering women in tech: Breaking barriers and advancing careers

Diversity and inclusion in the tech industry have finally become more influential, with women applying fresh perspectives to this constantly evolving domain.

By Sowmiya Selvakumaraswamy • 6 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024
Steve Winningham appointed as IPI's non-exec chairman
Customer Experience

Steve Winningham appointed as IPI's non-exec chairman

Contact centre specialist, IPI, has appointed seasoned industry professional Steve Winningham as its non-exec chairman to facilitate its future growth following an investment by Ethos Partners.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Sophie Graham named as IFS's global Chief Sustainability Officer
Clean technologies

Sophie Graham named as IFS's global Chief Sustainability Officer

IFS bolsters commitment to Environmental, Social, Governance agenda with appointment of Sophie Graham as new global Chief Sustainability Officer.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
Exclusive: Fiona Sweeney on bridging tech's gender gap
IT Industry

Exclusive: Fiona Sweeney on bridging tech's gender gap

Fiona Sweeney discusses strategies to close the gender gap in tech, highlighting education and industry collaboration.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
Instagram influencer marketing expected to hit USD $22 billion by 2025
Marketing Technologies

Instagram influencer marketing expected to hit USD $22 billion by 2025

HypeAuditor report predicts Instagram influencer marketing will reach a dramatic USD $22 billion by 2025, driven by a surge in social eCommerce and a shift to digital advertising.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Charity stories

Summer camp tackles Australia's tech skills shortage
Encryption

Summer camp tackles Australia's tech skills shortage

In a bid to bridge Australia's tech worker shortage, 160 students will participate in Grok Academy's summer computer science camp in Sydney and Melbourne.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024