tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2026-03-24T09:00:00+00:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-than-one-million-helped-get-connected-and-get-online-thanks-to-government-digital-inclusion-action-plan2026-03-24T09:00:00+00:00More than one million helped get connected and get online thanks to government digital inclusion action planMore than a million people including the elderly, unemployed, and people living in rural communities have benefited from the combined efforts of government, industry and charities to boost digital inclusion and help more peo…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-breaks-down-barriers-to-help-more-women-and-girls-enter-the-tech-sector2026-03-12T00:01:04+00:00Government breaks down barriers to help more women and girls enter the tech sectorWomen at every stage of their careers are set to benefit from new government measures announced today, aimed at boosting female participation in tech.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/barnsley-becomes-uks-first-government-backed-tech-town2026-02-03T00:01:00+00:00Barnsley becomes UK’s first government-backed Tech TownBarnsley named UK’s first Tech Town – with local schools and college, businesses, NHS and more getting bespoke government support to unleash opportunities of AI.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/thousands-to-get-free-digital-training-so-everyone-has-the-chance-to-shop-around-for-cheaper-deals-online2025-12-10T08:53:02+00:00Thousands to get free digital training so everyone has the chance to shop around for cheaper deals onlineFree support to get people online is rolling out in communities in every region of the country.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/local-councils-and-charities-urged-to-help-more-people-get-online-with-95-million-government-fund2025-08-13T00:00:00+01:00Local councils and charities urged to help more people get online with £9.5 million government fundThe Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund will help more people get online, drive economic growth and raise living standards, as part of the Plan for Change.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pre-loved-tech-will-help-to-bridge-digital-divide-under-new-government-charter2025-06-25T00:00:00+01:00Pre-loved tech will help to bridge digital divide under new government charter Organisations can sign up to the IT Reuse for Good charter on °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï and then work with their chosen charity partner to distribute devices.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/plan-to-increase-digital-skills-to-deliver-growth-and-opportunity-for-all2025-02-26T00:00:00+00:00Plan to increase digital skills to deliver growth and opportunity for allGovernment sets out first steps to break down barriers to digital inclusion affecting 1 in 4 Britons to help put more money into people’s pockets.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/presidential-discussion-on-new-technologies-ai-and-the-digital-divide2024-09-03T14:02:43+01:00Presidential discussion on new technologies, AI and the digital divideHigh-Level Informal Presidential Discussion on new technologies, Artificial Intelligence and the digital divide. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/smarter-working-live-awards-20242024-02-06T15:28:19+00:00Smarter Working Live Awards 2024Entries are now open for the 2024 Smarter Working Live Awards, celebrating innovation, collaboration and excellence in workplaces across the public sector.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-largest-ever-ph-delegation-attends-the-10th-year-of-london-tech-week2023-06-21T04:56:00+01:00The largest-ever PH delegation attends the 10th year of London Tech WeekThis year’s London Tech Week welcomed the largest-ever Philippine delegation with 25 tech leaders showcasing the best of Filipino tech in the UK.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-internet-laws-return-to-parliament-for-second-reading-this-week--22022-04-17T08:25:37+01:00New internet laws return to Parliament for second reading this weekTOUGH new internet laws to protect young people, uphold free speech and make sure there are no safe spaces for criminals online return to Parliament for their second reading this week.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/skills-and-connectivity-boost-for-east-yorkshire-and-the-humber-as-region-is-named-uks-fastest-growing-region-for-digital-jobs2022-03-03T07:50:14+00:00Skills and connectivity boost for East Yorkshire and the Humber as region is named UK’s fastest growing region for digital jobsToday’s launch comes as government-backed work, in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council to connect 37 primary schools in East Riding is completed.