The value of ONS domestic abuse statistics
Earlier this year we announced we will be using newly-developed questions to measure domestic abuse in the Crime Survey for…
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For the first time, UK long-term international migration statistics no longer rely on survey data but are, instead, produced using administrative data. While this is a landmark moment and gives us an improved picture of past migration patterns, using admin data can present fresh challenges, as Mary Gregory explains.
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There has been debate recently about which source of information on jobs and working patterns should be used to best…
Read more on Productivity – balancing different approaches on how to measure itProviding a clearer picture of child abuse
Child abuse is appalling in all its forms and affects some of the most vulnerable in society, but it is…
Read more on Providing a clearer picture of child abuseMaking sure Census 2031 reflects modern society
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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