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Millions of older people being cut off by lack of basic internet skills – Age UK

More than 4.5 million people aged 65 and over are unable to complete the most fundamental tasks needed to use the internet successfully, a report from Age UK says. The charity’s analysis warned it meant millions of older people could be left behind ...

29 Mar 2024 at 00:01

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OAPs feel ‘confusion and anxiety’ when applying for benefits online, MSPs told

Pensioners are being left feeling “confusion and anxiety” when forced to sign up for financial support online, MSPs have been told. Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) told the Social Justice and Social Security Committee that many elderly people are ...

13 Mar 2025 at 18:19

Virgin Media O2 launches new mobile plan for people on low incomes

Virgin Media O2 has launched a new mobile plan for people on low incomes to help them stay connected. The mobile operator has announced a new O2 Essential Plan priced at £10 a month for 10GB of mobile data, and unlimited calls and texts – aimed ...

20 Aug 2024 at 10:43

Donate-a-phone schemes and tech workshops in line for £9.5m Government backing

Donate-a-phone schemes and computer workshops will receive Government backing worth £9.5 million, as part of a plan to help older people and low-income households access an “essential for modern life”. The funding will go towards charity and ...

14 Aug 2025 at 10:07

People urged to donate unwanted smartphones to those in need

Smartphone users are being encouraged to donate their old and unwanted devices to a charity which provides connectivity to those most in need of it. Virgin Media O2 and environmental charity Hubbub have urged people to donate devices to ...

02 Jul 2024 at 10:45

Personal Finance

Nearly a quarter of adults feel digitally excluded, survey finds

People are more likely to feel confident shopping for goods and services online than they are going digital to pay in car parks or get a mortgage, research indicates. Confidence for completing some everyday tasks digitally is generally ...

30 Sept 2024 at 10:10

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