PODCAST: The Year in Review
It has been another momentous year for the Office for National Statistics. National Statistician, Sir Ian Diamond, joins Miles in…
Read more on PODCAST: The Year in Review A Wealth of data: transforming ONS statistics on income, spending and wealth
The ONS produces a range of statistics showing the income, spending and wealth of British households, together forming an important part of the overall picture of the economy. These statistics are a vital source of information for understanding people’s financial wellbeing including the effects from the rising cost of living. Adrian Chesson talks about the consultation launched today on our plans to transform these key statistics.
Read more on A Wealth of data: transforming ONS statistics on income, spending and wealthDesigning the future of ONS surveys
Social surveys remain vital to the work of ONS – but maintaining response rates is a serious issue for statistical agencies worldwide. To preserve their value and relevance surveys must evolve : how they look, how they work and how they are completed. Here Laura Wilson reveals how ONS is taking on the challenge.
Read more on Designing the future of ONS surveysHelping businesses to help ONS – making data submission easier and faster
ONS statistics are relied on by central and local government, businesses and individuals to make important decisions and plan for the future. To make sure they remain accurate and relevant, we need to gather timely and detailed information that captures the whole economy and the fortunes of businesses large and small. Now we want to give businesses more of a say in how our systems are designed.
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