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 UKAshfield

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 Narayan
Everyone 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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