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The Government has been clear that ensuring that no one is left behind in the digital age is a key priority and continues to take steps to offer the support needed.<\/p>
Digital inclusion is a cross-cutting issue that spans social engagement, education, employment, access to services and many more elements of everyday life. Responsibility for relevant policies, activities and budgets sit across government. For example, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is exploring options for funding research to improve the Government\u2019s evidence base on digital exclusion.<\/p>
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