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Today, we have made a short statement on the publication of the report by @CommonsPACAC of its inquiry into the work of the Authority. We will carefully consider all the findings and recommendations before responding in full. uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
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Today, we are pleased to announce that His Majesty the King, on the advice of the Prime Minister, has appointed André Loranger to be the UK’s next National Statistician.
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Commenting on today’s @ONS Surveys and Economic Statistics improvement plan, quarterly progress update, Ed Humpherson, Director General for OSR said:👇
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Thank you to everyone who attended the inaugural Chair’s Reception last night – a valuable opportunity for our community of official statistics users and producers to exchange ideas and share views on the future.
ALT Penny Young stood at lectern in front of presentation slide that reads Chair's lecture.
ALT Panel session, left to right, Jane Naylor, Stephanie Howarth, Chris Giles, Dame Kate Barker Professor Denise Lievesley CBE and Penny Young.
ALT Picture of the room during the panel session showing the hands up in the room.
ALT Professor Denise Lievesley CBE stood at lectern in front of presentation slide that reads formal response.
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📢Expressions of interest are now open to join the new Social Survey Strategic Forum
We are bringing together senior leaders across government and the survey sector to shape the future of UK social surveys.
Closing date: 27 March 2026. Find out more: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
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The picture the @ONS paints of how the economy is faring would not be possible without businesses supplying their data to us.
In this blog, James Benford outlines a recent exercise to better understand the needs and experience of businesses ⬇️
blog.ons.gov.uk/2026/01/30/h…
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🎙️In this episode of "Statistically Speaking", Permanent Secretary Darren Tierney sets out his direction for 2026 and shares a message for everyone who relies on @ONS data.
Listen here: sites.libsyn.com/397223/the-…
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🎙️ In a NEW episode of "Statistically Speaking", we discuss the road ahead for the @ONS.
Join Permanent Secretary Darren Tierney as we talk priorities, focus and what comes next.
🎧 Listen here: sites.libsyn.com/397223/the-…
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Building momentum to improve the quality of our core statistics is a key focus for @ONS in the year ahead.
In this blog James Benford outlines the changes planned for 2026 to strengthen key economic statistics ⬇️
blog.ons.gov.uk/2026/01/12/d…
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Research for the public good in action 📊
@ONSfocus Research Capability 2025 brought together researchers, policymakers & data owners to showcase how secure data can improve lives — with inspiring talks, awards & collaboration.
Read the blog: adruk.org/news-publications/…
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Ambition, realism and emerging tech: @ONS Permanent Secretary Darren Tierney speaks to @CSWnews on navigating the year's challenges and hopes for 2026.
Read more 🗞️⬇️
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Final call to register for the @ONS Migration Statistics User Forum this Thursday—free to join online. Full Fact Policy Manager Kevin Armstrong will be speaking on combatting inaccurate migration statistics.
Sign up: eventbrite.co.uk/e/migration…
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🎙️@ONS DG James Benford joins Driven by Data: The Podcast to talk leadership, quality and culture – and how we’re moving forward with clarity and focus.
Listen here ⬇️
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In our latest blog, ONS Deputy Chief Economist Richard Heys looks at the different sources of labour data used to measure productivity and explains the approach the ONS has settled on. blog.ons.gov.uk/2025/11/13/p…
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The UK-wide GSS ethnicity harmonisation consultation is now open.
We’re inviting views on how ethnicity data is collected across government to improve quality and consistency of ethnicity data.
The consultation is open until 4 February 2026: consultations.ons.gov.uk/har…
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In our latest #blog we look at the latest Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) data, how it compares with other data sources on #earnings, and outlines the steps we are taking to improve these important statistics.
blog.ons.gov.uk/2025/10/23/h…
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🎙️ In a new episode of ONS podcast Statistically Speaking, @NickStripe_ONS and @JohnRentoul join us to unpack how crime is measured - and why perception rarely matches reality.
Listen now: sites.libsyn.com/397223/crim…
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Looking for innovative ways to improve #DataLiteracy?
Join teachers across England and Wales who are bringing data to life in their classrooms with the ONS Data Challenge, from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Students take on a challenge using real-life data and statistics aligned with their choice of #maths, #geography, #businessstudies or #sociology.
Submit your data challenge tasks from 30 Sept – 7 November.
You can sign up here and receive free access to the teacher pack: ons.gov.uk/aboutus/usingpubl…
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📊 The ONS Data Challenge 2025 gives students aged 16-18 the chance to work hands-on with real #data and learn important skills for the future.
Teachers can register for packs to bring the challenge into classrooms. Entries close November 7. More here 👇
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Total UK domestic extraction (mass of raw materials extracted from the environment ) declined by around 44% from just over 700 million tonnes in 1992, to just over 390 million tonnes in 2023, the latest data available from the @ONS ons.gov.uk/economy/environme…
