More than 12 million UK adults lack basic digital knowhow, MPs say
An estimated 5.8 million British adults have never used the internet at all.
Britain is facing a “digital skills crisis” with more than 12 million adults lacking basic digital knowhow, MPs have said.
The Commons science and technology committee said systemic problems with digital education and training were costing the economy an estimated £63bn a year in lost income. Only urgent action from government, industry, schools and universities could prevent the skills shortage damaging future productivity and competitiveness, it said.
