A new Government plan has been launched to get everyone of working age in the UK online by 2015.

Martha Lane Fox, the founder of travel site Lastminute.com, has been drafted in as the Government's 'digital champion,' tasked with getting the 10 million Brits that have never used the internet online as soon as possible. She says that by getting more people online, "everyone wins".

Networked Nation plans to get businesses and charities to encourage people to get surfing and suggests a plan for low-cost web access for the elderly and those on low incomes. Libraries and job centres will be advised to appoint their own 'digital champions.'

The IT push doesn't end there – electronic retailers will be encouraged to offer discounts for people who have completed basic IT skills courses. A national equipment recycling scheme could also be developed, allowing new users cheaper access to technology.

Eventually, it is hoped that all applications for school places and free school meals will be online and Ms Lane Fox suggests that everyone applying for benefits should also be subject to 'informal' tests on their computer skills.

David Cameron said, “We need to ensure that people aren't being left behind as more and more services and business move online. Promoting digital inclusion is essential for a dynamic modern economy and can help to make government more efficient and effective."

This new push will become even more essential as more and more workers look to work at home over the coming years.