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Why digital skills are important

• 92% of businesses say that a basic level of digital skills is important for their employees

• Manual workers with high or very high levels of digital skills earn £421 per month more than those without

• 49% of people say they manage their health and wellbeing online

• 85% of people say using the internet helps them connect better with friends and family

• 67% of people say having basic digital skills helps them save money and get better deals.