UK Statistics Authority

Making sure Census 2031 reflects modern society

Categories: Census, Data, Housing, migration, ONS, Population, UK Statistics Authority
Lincoln Cathedral lit up purple during the census

Once a decade, the census provides us with the unique opportunity to ask questions of the whole population of England and Wales. The information gathered from this monumental exercise is vital for the functioning of our society. But planning for a census is many years in the making. As Jason Zawadzki explains, first and foremost we need to ensure the topics we ask about reflect the needs of our users and meet the wider needs of society.

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Gathering insights for harmonised standards on sex and gender identity

Categories: Census, Inclusion, Office for National Statistics, Office for Statistics Regulation, ONS, Population

Work by the Government Statistical Service (GSS) harmonisation team to develop new standards for sex and also for gender identity data collection is underway with a series of listening events beginning next month. Emma Rourke explains the aims for these events and how the insights gathered will support the growing evidence base for data collection on these topics.

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Arrangement marks a new era of statistical cooperation with Eurostat

Categories: International, Office for National Statistics, UK Statistics Authority

When the Office for National Statistics ceased to be a member of the European Statistical System in 2020, all work with Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, ended. National Statistician, Sir Ian Diamond, explains how a new arrangement on statistical cooperation marks a reset in our working relationship.

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