Understanding the impact of the coronavirus at a local level

Categories: Coronavirus, Data, ONS
Image shows different types of families in illustrated form

During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the ONS has been providing regular weekly insight into its impact on individuals and their households.  To respond to the need for more information at a local level, as restrictions vary across different parts of Britain, we have significantly increased the sample size of our weekly Opinions and Lifestyle (OPN) survey. Andrea Lacey explains the changes we have made and what can be expected in the coming weeks.

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It’s World Statistics Day again and this time the numbers really count

Categories: ONS
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In his second blog post for World Statistics Day, National Statistician, Professor Sir Ian Diamond, takes a look at how the UK’s statisticians have risen to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and considers how all official statistics need to reflect the experiences of the whole population.

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World Class Statistics and supporting stats around the World

Categories: ONS
Ghanaian Statistical offices (screenshot from the international development video)

As well as providing the numbers that matter the most in the UK, the ONS also plays an international role in helping to improve the global statistical system.  This includes partnering with developing countries to support evidence-based policies for economic growth and the effective targeting of aid.  On World Statistics Day, National Statistician Professor Sir Ian Diamond, looks at what’s been achieved so far.  

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