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Digital poverty and its impact on the UK

4 November 2022

Most people think that digital poverty doesn’t affect us in the UK. But, recent studies show that 9 out of 10 low-income households in the UK are so worried about paying their bills, that they will have to give up the internet.

Though, with so much of our lives dominated by digital technology, how will giving up the internet affect people?

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What is the digital divide?

4 November 2022

The digital divide refers to a gap in skills and knowledge of technology. It is a term that describes the separation between people who have IT and the knowledge to use it, and those who don’t. Typically, this divide is caused by income, age, ethnicity, or disability.

Those experiencing ‘digital poverty’ become excluded from all the benefits that come from internet access. Therefore, someone who lacks IT skills or computer hardware will find everyday life much harder.

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How to control your screen time: A technology addiction

4 November 2022

Are you suffering from screens?

What happens to your body when you spend extended periods of time looking at a screen?

Is technology good or bad for mental health?

And if technology isn’t going away, what can you do to keep control of its’ effects?

Let’s dive in…

94% of people admit to feeling troubled when they don’t have their phone

The internet has brought us so many great opportunities. Similarly, It has enabled the advancement of thousands of industries…

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