How am I represented in Census 2021 data?
Census 2021 was the most inclusive ever. People could identify as they wished, using online search options and paper write-ins…
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The 12 months to June 2022 were unique for many reasons. The end of lockdown restrictions in the UK, the first full period following transition from the EU, and world events including the war in Ukraine, the new visa route for Hong Kong British Nationals (Overseas) and resettlement of Afghans have all contributed to record levels of immigration. Here Jay Lindop examines the impact of these events and looks ahead to what the future holds for international migration estimates.
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Census results are coming thick and fast but in parallel the Office for National Statistics is full steam ahead with…
Read more on Powering population statistics with innovation and consistencyTransforming R&D statistics: the next steps
The ONS is currently transforming the way it produces statistics on research and development (R&D). In this post Heather Bovill guides us around the latest figures and explains why one of our bulletins has changed slightly.
Read more on Transforming R&D statistics: the next stepsUncertainty and the ‘r’ word: What exactly is a ‘recession’?
In times when the economy appears to be slowing, commentators will inevitably debate whether or not it is moving into ‘recession’. There is, however, no official definition of a recession and the one most commonly used has the potential to be misleading. In this post Darren Morgan reveals why in official statistics the ONS tends to avoid using the ‘r’ word.
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