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Digital Poverty stories

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Digital poverty impacts one-fifth of UK's children, reveals Deloitte study
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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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.
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Digital Poverty Alliance warns of rising UK digital divide
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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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.
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UK pay rises to slow amid economic uncertainty, warns CIPD
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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Amid economic jitters, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) forecasts a noteworthy fall in UK salary increments from 5% to 4% this year, despite reviving business confidence.
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Digital Poverty Alliance hosts UK discussions on inclusive technology future
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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Digital Poverty Alliance leads industry talks on eradicating digital poverty for a more inclusive UK tech future.
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Digital Poverty Alliance tackles digital poverty in the UK
Tue, 23rd May 2023
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Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) has unveiled its National Delivery Plan, comprised of six core missions to end digital poverty in the United Kingdom by 2030.