Brits are confident using Facebook and email - but many are stumped when it comes to more complex tasks

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. To help the nation learn and improve its digital skills, Virgin Media O2 and digital inclusion charity, Good Things Foundation, are hosting hundreds of free workshops across the UK to mark ‘Get Online Week’ between October 16-22. Dana Haidan, chief sustainability officer at Virgin Media O2, said: “We know for many people technology can be daunting – especially with new apps, online services and tools like AI appearing all the time. “We want to help people feel more confident and capable online – whether it’s learning how to book online medical appointments, uploading a CV to a jobs site or video calling a loved one.” The study also found more than a third of Brits believe learning digital skills is more important than being able to read or write. “This underpins the wider work Good Things Foundation is doing with Virgin Media O2 and our partners to get data, devices and digital skills to the people who need help the most.