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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Business
Ahmed Essam

The digital divide is wider than ever during the cost of living crisis

Connectivity runs through every facet of our daily lives. It connects us to loved ones, to workplaces, to essential household items. Yet 1.7 million households in the UK are still not accessing the internet. It is called the digital divide, and the cost-of-living crisis puts it at risk of growing. Government and business must address this issue, and quickly.

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