Data

Encouraging greater collaboration: Introducing StatsUserNetwork

Categories: Data, ONS, Research
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The relationship between statistics producers and users has often relied on structured, one-way channels. Now a new platform from the ONS is set to change that dynamic, encouraging greater collaboration between those who produce the statistics and those who depend on them. In this blog Dan Grace explains what the new StatsUserNetwork offers, who it’s for, and the potential it unlocks for anyone working with official statistics. 

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Bricks, mortar and data: understanding house and rent price statistics

Categories: Data, Economy, Housing, ONS

Whether you’re moving house or just curious about the market, housing prices play a big role not just in our wallets, but across the wider economy too. Our upcoming Bringing data to life webinar will explore key questions like: How can we track changes in housing costs? How much are average rent and house prices changing over time? And how can you explore the data for yourself?  

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New study launched to better understand Roma communities

Categories: Census, Data, ONS, Population, Research

In 2021 the census of England and Wales included a Roma tick box on the ethnic group question for the first time. However, work to better understand this statistically underrepresented group has not stopped there. Here Daria Tkacz outlines plans for a new study exploring the lived experiences of Roma people in England and Wales.

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Bringing Data to Life: The Story of Crime in Numbers

Categories: Crime, Data, Office for National Statistics, ONS

If you’ve listened to the media you may have the impression that overall crime in England and Wales is at record levels, but do the statistics back that up, or has crime actually been falling? Have your questions answered and explore this ever-adapting area in our upcoming Bringing data to life webinar.

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