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OSR publishes its response to ONS’ third quarterly update on economic statistics

The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has published its response to the Office for National Statistics’ (ONS) third quarterly update on progress with economic statistics. Read OSR’s full response. The July 2026 update marks a further and important step in ONS’s response to the findings of OSR’s systemic review. OSR welcomes evidence of stronger leadership,…

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