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OSR publishes initial report on presenting uncertainty around estimates
21 September 2022 — Press release
Today, OSR has published its first report on presenting uncertainty around estimates, a fundamental aspect in the appropriate use and interpretation of statistics. OSR’s work considers aspects of the cause…
OSR undertakes review of ONS COVID-19 Infection Survey (CIS)
30 August 2022 — Press release
The Office for Statistics Regulation has undertaken a review of statistics from the Office for National Statistics’ COVID-19 Infection Survey (CIS), which remain of high value to governments and the…
OSR launches review into data sharing and data linkage
23 August 2022 —
Following on from our work on Joining Up Data in 2018 and our update to this in 2019, we are launching a follow-up review into both data sharing and data…
OSR publishes latest insights into the Statistics System
18 July 2022 — Press release
Today the Office for Statistics Regulation has published its 2021/22 State of the Statistical System Report. The UK statistical system is performing strongly at a time of multiple challenges, but…
Winner is announced for the Statistical Excellence in Trustworthiness, Quality and Value Award 2022
15 July 2022 — Press release
Today, we are proud to announce the COVID-19 Dashboard Team from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) as winner of the Award for Statistical Excellence in Trustworthiness, Quality and Value, awarded…
OSR undertakes important review of Key Stage 4 Statistics
13 July 2022 — Press release
The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has today published a review of the Key Stage 4 (KS4) performance statistics produced by Department for Education (DfE). These statistics are published annually…
OSR confirms the National Statistics designation of 2021 Census in England and Wales
28 June 2022 — Announcement
The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) is pleased to confirm National Statistics status of the 2021 Census for England and Wales, with the first estimates of the population of England…
OSR launches new work on analytical leadership
27 May 2022 — Announcement
The Office for Statistics Regulation launch new work to support change and improvement to analytical leadership across government, and are looking to engage with those who use data in their…
OSR calls for greater transparency around statistics relating to UK asset freeze targets under the Russia regulations
25 May 2022 — Statement
The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) would like to see greater transparency and clarity around statistics relating to UK asset freeze targets under the Russia regulations. There is considerable media…
OSR is delighted to confirm the National Statistics designation of 2021 Census in Northern Ireland
24 May 2022 — Press release
Today, the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) is delighted to confirm National Statistics status for the first release of headline estimates from the Census on population and household statistics for…