National Statistical

Beyond GDP: How ONS is developing wider measures of the UK economy

Richard Tonkin
October 1, 2018

Categories: ONS

ONS is in the midst of an important programme of transformation. Not only are we improving our current statistics but also developing new economic indicators. These go beyond the traditional headline measure of GDP to provide broader measures of our economy and society. Richard Tonkin presents a handy guide to the innovative outputs about to emerge.

Cementing our place as a world-leading national statistical institute

David Beckett
September 28, 2018

Categories: Data, ONS

Earlier this month, the annual Royal Statistical Society conference in Cardiff saw almost a thousand statisticians from across the world of data descend on the Welsh capital. With the event just a few miles from our headquarters at Newport, the ONS presence was particularly strong this year. David Beckett reflects.

Mapping trade: what we sell and where

James Wells
September 24, 2018

Categories: ONS

ONS has been working on ambitious plans to improve the way we produce trade statistics. These include improved data sources and publishing much more detail about Britain’s trading relationships at this crucial time. James Wells highlights some of the most interesting facts and figures about what the UK buys and sells.

Suicide: What’s happening in the UK and what does this mean for suicide prevention?

Sarah Caul
September 10, 2018

Categories: ONS

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. An important part of ONS’ work is providing insight into society that can help…

Migration remains stable but fewer EU citizens arrive for definite jobs

Jay Lindop
August 23, 2018

Categories: ONS

Understanding the UK's population is vital

Today we’ve released our latest overall assessment of international migration to the UK. It shows there are still more EU citizens arriving than leaving the UK but, as Jay Lindop explains, fewer are coming for a definite job.