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OSR publishes findings and requirements for ONS to enhance their Admin-Based Population Estimates (ABPEs)
15 July 2024 — Press release
Today, the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has published initial findings on the new methods that the Office for National Statistics (ONS) are developing to produce population estimates for Engand…
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The 5th Winner is Announced for the Statistical Excellence Award in Trustworthiness, Quality and Value 2024
10 July 2024 — Press release
The Office for Statistics Regulation is delighted to announce the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) as winner of the Award for Statistical Excellence in Trustworthiness, Quality and Value, awarded in partnership…
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Statement on the presentation of political support statistics
19 June 2024 — Statement
Since the start of the 2024 UK general election campaign, we have received several cases regarding the presentation of political support statistics in election campaign material – in particular, the use of…
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OSR highlights the importance of transparency in election claims
6 June 2024 — Statement
On Tuesday 4 June, the Chair of the UK Statistics Authority Sir Robert Chote wrote to leaders of political parties to ask that their parties and candidates use statistics appropriately and…
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OSR publishes report on the quality of police recorded crime statistics for England and Wales
16 May 2024 — Press release
The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has today published a report on the quality of the police recorded crime statistics for England and Wales, which are produced by the Office…
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OSR Publishes 2024-25 Business Plan
18 April 2024 — Announcement
Today the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has published its 2024-25 Business Plan setting out it’s priorities for the coming year. As a regulator, we are separate and independent from…
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New OSR report calls on government to show leadership when producing and using analytical evidence
27 March 2024 —
Today the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has published a new report on analytical leadership in government. It looks at how analytical leadership can be demonstrated and enabled across government…
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OSR Review of re-introduced LFS-derived Labour Market Statistics
21 March 2024 — Press release
Today the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has published a review following the reintroduction of Labour Force Survey (LFS)-derived Labour Market Statistics, produced by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). …
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OSR publishes new guidance on collecting and reporting data about sex and gender identity in official statistics
29 February 2024 — Press release
The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has today published new regulatory guidance on collecting and reporting data about sex and gender identity in official statistics.
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OSR and the Royal Statistical Society launch 5th TQV Code of Practice Award for 2024
31 January 2024 —
We are now accepting entries for our 2024 Award for Statistical Excellence in Trustworthiness, Quality & Value, awarded in partnership with the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) and Civil Service World. The award recognises…