News, thoughts and updates about the work happening across the UK to improve the digital capabilities and confidence of the nation.
Aligning Ambition: FutureDotNow’s reflections on the Government’s new Industrial Strategy
The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy sets out a bold vision for growth, innovation, and national renewal. But success hinges on the strategy’s ability to deliver for people.
2025 Workforce Digital Skills Summit summary and key insights
This round-up of the 2025 Workforce Digital Skills Summit pulls together key insights and looks at priority actions employers can take to boost digital confidence, including how FutureDotNow can help.
Lack of digital skills in workforce costing UK over £23 BILLION per year
The UK economy could see an annual boost of more than £23 billion p.a. from building the essential digital skills of the workforce, says major new research from FutureDotNow and Cebu.
Digital Inclusion Action Plan: our response
In February 2025, the Government published the Digital Inclusion Action Plan, including a call for stakeholders to share their views on the contents of the publication and the best next steps.
We are pleased to share our full response.
Workforce digital skills delivery plan: Sprint 1 update
Earlier this month, we brought together our cross-sector Delivery Plan team at our End of Sprint 1 workshop in London to reflect on signs of progress and plan for the work to come across the rest of the year.
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.
FutureDotNow calls on government to support Great Digital Catch Up
An open letter from FutureDotNow to the Secretaries of State for Education and Science, Technology and Innovation, co-signed by a coalition of cross-sector leaders.
Workforce Digital Skills Summit: Event summary and key takeaways
On 25 April 2024, FutureDotNow gathered over 150 business, public sector and civil society leaders for the inaugural Workforce Digital Skills Summit at the Guildhall, London. See the full event summary and key takeaways.
