The Truth Behind the Numbers: Spotting Statistical Misuse

Ever wondered how statistics can be twisted to fit a certain narrative? Numbers don’t lie, but they can certainly be…
Read more on The Truth Behind the Numbers: Spotting Statistical MisuseEver wondered how statistics can be twisted to fit a certain narrative? Numbers don’t lie, but they can certainly be…
Read more on The Truth Behind the Numbers: Spotting Statistical MisuseAt the ONS, we have been working hard to transform our consumer price statistics by reducing our reliance on traditional…
Read more on Futureproofing our headline inflation statisticsArtificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. From asking your virtual assistant for the time to unlocking your phone with just a…
Read more on Bringing Data to Life: Exploring the Potential of Artificial IntelligenceProducing local data is crucial for helping local governments make informed decisions. Since the Government Statistical Service’s Subnational Data Strategy’s release in December 2021, ONS has been addressing the need for timely and detailed local data. In this blog, Becky Tinsley reflects on a Subnational Data Conference she hosted with Emma Hickman in November, highlighting ONS’ work and future plans for local data.
Read more on Thinking local at the Subnational Data ConferenceJoin us on Thursday 12 December to learn about people’s changing life expectancy, what the picture of health looks like across the country, and how we are continually ‘taking the pulse’ of our nation.
Read more on Bringing data to life: Get a healthy dose of data in our final webinar of 2024