Digital Poverty stories
Virgin Media O2 helps one million get online in UK
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Virgin Media O2 says its Better Connections Plan has helped one million digitally excluded people get online, as it beats its skills target.
Bentswood Hub gets free full-fibre broadband from nexfibre
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nexfibre and Virgin Media O2 give Bentswood Hub two years of free full-fibre broadband, boosting youth services and digital skills in Haywards Heath.
Virgin Media O2 urges families to claim cheap exam-time net
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Virgin Media O2 urges families on benefits to claim little-known cheap social tariffs as online revision becomes crucial for exam success.
Virgin Media O2 to donate 12,000 smartphones in 2026
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Virgin Media O2 will donate 12,000 refurbished smartphones in 2026 to help tackle digital exclusion and cut electronic waste across the UK.
Virgin Media O2 donates phones to tackle digital divide
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Virgin Media O2 donates hundreds of refurbished phones and free data via Multibank hubs to help tackle the UK's widening digital divide.
Digital ID promise for UK weighed against risks to inclusion & innovation
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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The UK's new digital ID scheme aims to cut fraud by GBP £1.6bn yearly but faces concerns over inclusion, innovation, and effective implementation from experts.
Carnival Internet UK partners with charity to tackle digital exclusion
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Carnival Internet UK partners with Community TechAid to fight digital exclusion and reduce e-waste by refurbishing devices for those without internet access.
Carnival Internet UK launches with eco pledges & fair pricing
Thu, 8th May 2025
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Carnival Internet UK launches full-fibre broadband with fair pricing, eco initiatives, and charity donations to tackle digital poverty and loyalty tax practices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.