Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 114298
Digital Technology: Disadvantaged
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026
Question
Lee Anderson
Reform UK — Ashfield
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent estimate she has made of the level of digital exclusion in the UK.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanEveryone should be able to benefit from the digital world – helping families save money, get a better job, and access services like the NHS more easily.But we know some people face real barriers. In 2025, 5% of UK adults were offline and many homes don’t ...
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