Digital Inclusion Action Plan

29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will provide the most up to date figures for the number of (i) individuals who have taken courses and (ii) courses that hav

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will provide the most up to date figures for the number of (i) individuals who have taken courses and (ii) courses that have been delivered, through the …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what further action the Government plans to take to help reduce the negative impacts of social media on the mental health of young

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what further action the Government plans to take to help reduce the negative impacts of social media on the mental health of young people and wider society.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of misinformation and disinformation online on local communities.

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of misinformation and disinformation online on local communities.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to issue guidance to local authorities on maintaining non-digital access routes for services such as Home

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to issue guidance to local authorities on maintaining non-digital access routes for services such as Home Waste Recycling Centres, for residents who are digitall

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will publish the names and institutional affiliations of the members of the academic panel appointed to assess (a) the publ

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will publish the names and institutional affiliations of the members of the academic panel appointed to assess (a) the public responses to the 'Growing up in the …

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what the selection process was for the appointment of experts to the academic panel for the digital wellbeing consultation; and wh

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what the selection process was for the appointment of experts to the academic panel for the digital wellbeing consultation; and what criteria were used to ensure a balance of …

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what the selection process was for the appointment of experts to the academic panel for the digital wellbeing consultation; and wh

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what the selection process was for the appointment of experts to the academic panel for the digital wellbeing consultation; and what criteria were used to ensure a balance of …

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department has taken to help stop UK users accessing a suicide forum responsible for over 135 deaths in this countr

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department has taken to help stop UK users accessing a suicide forum responsible for over 135 deaths in this country following her meeting action with a …

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24 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Department for Education Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Department for Work and Pensions Department of Health and Social Care Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

One Year On

In response to: Digital Inclusion Action Plan: One Year On

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24 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Department for Education Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Department for Work and Pensions Department of Health and Social Care Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

One Year On

Progress report on delivering the Digital Inclusion Action Plan.

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↓ Digital Inclusion Action Plan: One Year On (print-ready PDF) (24pp) ↓ Digital Inclusion Action Plan: One Year On (large- print PD… (51pp)

20 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

Government Cyber Action Plan

In response to: Government Cyber Action Plan

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16 Mar 2026 | Announcement Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

A Safe, Informed Digital Nation: Government’s Media Literacy Action Plan (2026-2029)

UIN: HCWS1399 Today I am laying before Parliament the government’s Media Literacy Action Plan. It sets out our commitment to fostering a safe, informed and resilient digital society.Media literacy is an essential everyday skill that supports people to understand and …

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16 Mar 2026 | Announcement Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

A Safe, Informed Digital Nation: Government’s Media Literacy Action Plan (2026-2029)

UIN: HLWS1403 I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Honourable Friend, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for AI and Online Safety, Kanishka Narayan MP.Today I am laying before Parliament the government’s...

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2 Mar 2026 | Announcement Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

Growing up in the online world: a national consultation

UIN: HCWS1370 Today, we are publishing a landmark consultation on how to give young people the childhood they deserve in an online world. We want every child to enjoy a childhood filled with love, learning and play - one that …

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2 Mar 2026 | Announcement Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

Growing up in the online world: a national consultation

UIN: HLWS1373 I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP.The consultation will run for three …

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16 Jul 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Narrowing the digital divide in schools and colleges — outcome published

We’re seeking your views on proposals for narrowing the digital divide in schools and colleges.

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23 May 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Narrowing the digital divide in schools and colleges — consultation closed

We’re seeking your views on proposals for narrowing the digital divide in schools and colleges.

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21 Mar 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Narrowing the digital divide in schools and colleges — consultation opened

We’re seeking your views on proposals for narrowing the digital divide in schools and colleges.

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26 Feb 2025 | Policy paper Department for Education Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Department for Work and Pensions Department of Health and Social Care Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

First Steps

In response to: Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps

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26 Feb 2025 | Announcement Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

Digital Inclusion Action Plan – First Steps: An update on Government’s approach to Digital Inclusion

UIN: HCWS471 Today, the Government has laid before Parliament the Digital Inclusion Action Plan - First Steps, which includes a call for evidence on the government’s proposed focus areas.It is estimated that 1.6 million people in the UK live largely …

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26 Feb 2025 | Announcement Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

Digital Inclusion Action Plan – First Steps: An update on Government’s approach to Digital Inclusion

UIN: HLWS466 I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Honourable Friend, the Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms, Chris Bryant MP.Today, the Government has laid before Parliament the Digital …

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26 Feb 2025 | Policy paper Department for Education Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Department for Work and Pensions Department of Health and Social Care Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

First Steps

The Digital Inclusion Action Plan aims to close the digital divide in the UK, ensuring that the benefits of technology can be felt by all.

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↓ Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps (52pp) ↓ Digital Inclusion Action Plan: easy read (17pp)

11 Feb 2025 | Policy paper Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Department of Health and Social Care linked

Telecare National Action Plan: protecting telecare users through the digital phone switchover

In response to: Telecare National Action Plan: protecting telecare users throughout the digital phone swi…

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11 Feb 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Telecare National Action Plan

UIN: HCWS434 The digital phone switchover is a necessary upgrade to our underlying national digital infrastructure as the old analogue landline network is becomingly increasingly unreliable. The safety of telecare users throughout the switchover is government’s utmost...

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11 Feb 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Telecare National Action Plan

UIN: HLWS430 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Care (Stephen Kinnock MP) has made the following statement:The digital phone switchover is a necessary upgrade to our underlying national digital infrastructure as the old analogue landline network is becomin...

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11 Feb 2025 | Policy paper Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Department of Health and Social Care linked

Telecare National Action Plan: protecting telecare users throughout the digital phone switchover

The Telecare National Action Plan sets out the actions that the government expects stakeholders to take to protect telecare users during the digital phone switchover.

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23 Oct 2023 | Policy paper Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

Year 3 Media Literacy Action Plan (2023/24)

The Year 3 action plan sets out government’s plans to improve national media literacy capabilities and deliver the Online Media Literacy Strategy.

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10 Oct 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

Plan for Digital Regulation: summary of responses to the ‘call for views’ — outcome published

In response to: Digital Regulation: driving growth and unlocking innovation

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29 Jun 2022 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care NHS England linked

A plan for digital health and social care

In response to: A plan for digital health and social care

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13 Jun 2022 | Policy paper Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

The Digital Skills Partnership Board and Terms of Reference

The Digital Skills Partnership brings together public, private and charity sector organisations to boost skills for a world-leading, inclusive digital economy.

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↓ Digital Skills Innovation Fund - Guidance for Local Enterpr… (12pp)

16 Apr 2022 | Policy paper Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

Year 2 Online Media Literacy Action Plan (2022/23)

The Year 2 Action Plan sets out government’s plans to improve national media literacy capabilities and deliver the Online Media Literacy Strategy.

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10 Aug 2021 | Policy paper Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

Online Media Literacy Strategy

This strategy and accompanying action plan set out the government’s plan to coordinate media literacy education and empower users to make safe choices online.

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↓ Evidence review - executive summary (6pp) ↓ Mapping exercise and literature review: Phase 1 report (34pp) ↓ Mapping exercise and literature review: Phase 2 report (62pp)

9 Feb 2019 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Integrated Communities Action Plan

This Action Plan sets out the government’s next steps for building strong integrated communities.

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5 Apr 2017 | Policy paper Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked

Digital Skills and Inclusion Policy

Details of how the government is addressing digital inclusion and skills.

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21 Jul 2015 | Policy paper Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

The Government’s response to the House of Lords Select Committee Report on Digital Skills

The Government has now published its response to the report by the House of Lords Select Committee on Digital Skills.

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↓ The Government’s response to the House of Lords Select Comm… (8pp)