‘I was isolated and couldn’t communicate’: digital exclusion in numbers

From finances to loneliness, being digitally disconnected can have far-reaching consequences

In today’s digital society, connectivity is at the heart of almost all that we do. Being online aids financial management, facilitates social connections, provides access to work and education, and can help keep us healthy and well.

More than one in three Brits say being connected is top of their list of essentials.

Brits complete an average of 90 tasks online every day.

Nine in 10 jobs are advertised only online.