For those of us with data at our fingertips, staying connected to our loved ones or keeping abreast of our passions is an everyday joy. But take that away, and suddenly our worlds would become much smaller and more frustrating.
That’s why data poverty – where some people don’t have access to the internet – is a major concern in the UK. The issue is becoming more pressing as society’s move to digital continues at full speed. Accelerated by the pandemic, access to banks, jobs, government services and GP appointments are now digital-first – yet two million households don’t have access to the internet
