News and blogs
News, thoughts and updates about the work happening across the UK to improve the digital capability and confidence of the nation.

Digital Inclusion Action Plan – our perspective
The Government Digital Inclusion Action Plan marks a significant and positive step in building a truly digital society. There’s lots to celebrate and actions all organisations can take to move forward.

Latest data on Essential Digital Skills reveals skills stagnation
Latest data on Essential Digital Skills reveals skills stagnation

Press release: Business unites around critical skills gap
Industry calls for change. Leading voices across banking, business, retail and industry unite to pledge action on crucial workforce digital skills.
Our members in action
Here, our coalition members tell us about the progress they’re making in improving the digital capability and confidence of their workforce and communities, and what they’re learning along the way.

Workshop: AI Skills and the Essential Digital Skills Framework
We’re conducting a series of consultations to explore how AI awareness and usage should be considered within the Essential Digital Skills Framework.

The 2025 Workforce Digital Skills Summit
The second annual Workforce Digital Skills Summit will take place on Wednesday 30 April 2025 at the Guildhall in the City of London.