Many of the UK’s key indicators have seen dramatic movements as a result of the pandemic, making it hard to…
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In recent years there has been a debate raging about what should be included within trade flows and what should not. As well as the ongoing discussion around flows in the gold market, recently the spotlight has turned to whether crypto currencies, such as Bitcoin, should be included within headline trade figures. Richard Heys explains where the ONS sits in this debate.
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Despite the increasing digitalisation of the economy, the construction sector remains as a central part of economy, providing homes, infrastructure and much employment. In this post John Allcoat surveys the recent drivers of output, new orders and productivity and the challenges currently facing the sector.
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As well as providing estimates on infection levels and antibodies, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey (CIS) collects information from participants on their vaccination status, providing some insight into vaccine effectiveness on variants, including Delta.
Our monthly visits to the same participants over an extended period allow us to see who becomes infected over time. Sarah Crofts explains more about our work on vaccine effectiveness:
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Many people pay for their care in residential homes. Despite this there are no official estimates of the number of…
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