Interactive tool sheds new light on UK economy
The Office for National Statistics has today launched a new tool, allowing users to see how products and industries are…
Read more on Interactive tool sheds new light on UK economy Working to improve estimates of EU and British international migration
Since accelerating the move from travel survey findings to administrative data gathered by government bodies, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has been continuously improving the way it estimates long term international migration. This transformation and continued development of methods has contributed to the revisions seen in recent times. Here Mary Gregory updates on the latest work to provide a more detailed picture of EU and British international migration.
Read more on Working to improve estimates of EU and British international migrationKeeping average house prices up to date
The housing market is very much under the spotlight at the moment with interest rates and house prices capturing the…
Read more on Keeping average house prices up to dateThe Truth Behind the Numbers: Spotting Statistical Misuse
Ever wondered how statistics can be twisted to fit a certain narrative? Numbers don’t lie, but they can certainly be…
Read more on The Truth Behind the Numbers: Spotting Statistical MisuseQuarterly birth statistics – a new dataset is born
ONS birth statistics are a vital part of monitoring demographic trends across England and Wales and help us plan a wealth of public services – from forecasting demand for maternity and child healthcare to planning school places, as well as understanding the unique social needs of different communities. We are always seeking to enhance the value of our outputs, and now, in collaboration with Department of Health and Social Care, we have released the inaugural quarterly births output. Here Claire Sellwood Green outlines the importance of this new dataset…
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