Gala Event Marks the End of Digital Poverty Week in London

0:00The RWS gallery in London is playing host to a high-profile gala reception to mark the conclusion of Digital Poverty Week, a nationwide initiative aimed at tackling the UK's growing digital divide. Organised by the Digital Poverty Alliance, the campaign coincided with the charity's Milestone Anniversary. The week-long push has successfully brought urgent political and corporate attention to millions of British citizens who lack basic internet access or modern computing devices. Industry leaders, policymakers and charity ambassadors are gathering to discuss the economic toll of digital exclusion. Speaking at the event emphasised that or speakers should say emphasise that without adequate technology, millions of children struggle with schoolwork and adults are effectively locked out of the modern job market.

1:03The Alliance used the closing gala to call on the government to treat broadband internet as an essential public utility, similar to water or electricity. Corporate sponsors have pledged millions of pounds in funding and recycled hardware to help lower income households get online over the coming year.