"Thousands of people across the UK are set to benefit from free digital training as the government launches a major new initiative aimed at helping more people shop around for cheaper deals online and fully participate in the digital economy. Unveiled today by the Minister for Digital Inclusion, Liz Lloyd, the £11.7 million Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund will back 80 local schemes across the country, supporting people who are at risk of being left behind as more services move online."
"The announcement follows growing concern about the scale of digital exclusion in the UK. Research suggests around 8 million adults still lack basic digital skills, while an estimated 1.6 million people remain offline altogether. This digital divide prevents many from accessing online government services, managing their finances digitally, searching for jobs or finding better value deals on everyday essentials."
The £11.7 million Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund will back 80 local schemes across the UK to support people at risk of being left behind as services move online. Projects will operate in communities from Leeds to London, Bristol to Nottingham, focusing on improving digital access, skills and confidence. Around 8 million adults lack basic digital skills and 1.6 million remain offline, preventing access to online government services, digital financial management, job searches and better-value deals on essentials. Free locally delivered training targets lower-income, older and vulnerable people, while industry voices stress pairing training with affordable connectivity.
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