Some of the consequences of digital exclusion set out in the report are— • making it harder to access services and information, • making it more difficult to search for and apply for jobs online and reducing employment opportunities, • making it more difficult for parents to engage with children’s education, • preventing people from shopping around online for more affordable prices on different products including internet connectivity, • incurring debts or being unable to make payments if they lack the skills and confidence to use online payment methods, and • increasing social isolation.