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OSR launches its review of poverty statistics
20 November 2020 — Announcement
Following on from our blog published earlier this year on the trouble with measuring poverty, we are beginning our review on income-based poverty statistics in the UK. We’ve been working…
The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) Publishes its Reviews of UK Benefit Statistics
18 November 2020 — Announcement
OSR has today published a package of reviews concerning UK benefit statistics. This includes a full assessment of Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) benefit statistics for Great Britain and a…
OSR Statement regarding transparency of data related to COVID-19
5 November 2020 — Statement
The UK Statistics Authority’s vision is simple: Statistics should serve the public good. By championing high standards, we seek to uphold public confidence in statistics that serve the public good.…
Are statistics serving the Public Good? Our Research Programme is going to help us find out
4 November 2020 — Announcement
Since the launch of our research programme, we have been finding out exactly what problems currently exist around understanding the public good of statistics, such as: difficulties defining and measuring…
Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) reflects on record volumes of casework
29 October 2020 —
The UK Statistics Authority has today published its Annual Review of Casework. Making public statements about the dissemination and use of statistics has been an important part of the Authority’s work…
The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) Suggests a Range of Improvements Following the Assessment of ONS’s Business Demography Statistics
28 October 2020 —
OSR has today published a full assessment of ONS’s business demography statistics. This report suggests that a range of improvements is needed for these statistics to fully meet National Statistics…
First Award Winners Announced for the Voluntary Application of the Code Award 2020
20 October 2020 — Announcement
Today, we are proud to announce the winners of the first ever Voluntary Application of the Code Award. This new and prestigious Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) award is given…
Assessment of 2021 Censuses in the UK
11 September 2020 —
The Census is one of the most important sources of official statistics, informing decisions about almost every aspect of life within the UK. The three Census offices – the Office…
OSR review of approach to developing statistical models designed for awarding 2020 exam results
18 August 2020 — Statement
The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) will conduct a review of the approach taken to developing statistical models designed for awarding 2020 exam results. Our review will consider the extent…
Statement from the Office for Statistics Regulation on Grade adjustment in UK exams in 2020
12 August 2020 — Statement
Due to COVID-19, exams in schools, colleges and other settings across the UK have been cancelled. This year, grades awarded are based on teacher estimated grades submitted via the awarding…