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139 news items found
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OSR statement on crime statistics
23 July 2025 — Statement
Over the past week there has been considerable discussion in the media about rates of crime and the reliability of crime data in England and Wales. Given the societal importance…
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The UK Statistical System Remains Robust Despite Challenges
17 July 2025 — Press release
Today, the Office for Statistics Regulation published its annual review of the statistical system. We find that statisticians across the UK are committed to maintaining quality, integrity and trust in…
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The 6th Winner of the Statistical Excellence Award for Trustworthiness, Quality and Value is Announced
16 July 2025 — Announcement
We are proud to announce that the 2025 Statistical Excellence Award for Trustworthiness, Quality and Value is awarded to Mental Health Innovations (MHI). Awarded in partnership with the Royal Statistical…
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OSR sets out action needed to produce key comparable UK data
27 June 2025 — Statement
OSR sets out action needed to produce key comparable UK data The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has today published a systemic review addressing the persistent challenges in delivering UK-wide…
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OSR’s Annual Review of Casework Shows Progress on Promoting Intelligent Transparency & Quicker Response Time to Issues
18 June 2025 — Statement
The Office of Statistics Regulation continues to successfully protect the independence and use of official statistics, including during the political transition following the 2024 general election, as detailed in our…
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OSR suspend accreditation of Wealth and Assets Survey
13 June 2025 — Press release
The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has suspended the official statistics status of the Wealth and Assets Survey (WAS) following quality concerns identified in its review, alongside a request by…
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OSR publishes final phase of the assessment of Census 2021 in England and Wales
12 June 2025 — Press release
The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has today published the final phase of its assessment of the 2021 Census in England and Wales. This phase of the assessment focused on…
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OSR’s statement on the Gambling Survey for Great Britain
22 May 2025 — Statement
Introduction Over the past few months, we have been undertaking a compliance review of the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB) which is produced by the Gambling Commission. This review…
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OSR publishes review of UK Trade Statistics
20 May 2025 — Press release
The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has today published its review of UK Trade Statistics, produced by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The review assesses compliance with the Code…
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OSR Publishes Report on ONS Economic Statistics
7 April 2025 — Press release, Statement
The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has today published a report on economic statistics produced by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This report presents the evidence gathered in the…