The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has published new guidance aimed at supporting the use and understanding of statistics during election campaigns, as elections take place across England, Scotland and Wales this May. The guidance is intended to support public confidence in statistics at a time when numbers and claims are frequently used to influence […]
A review by the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has examined a persistent pattern in recent GDP data, with stronger growth in the first half of the year than in the second. While there is currently no statistical evidence that this pattern reflects a problem with seasonal adjustment, OSR considers it important that producers and […]
The Royal Statistical Society and the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) are partnering once again to accept entries for the 2026 Award for Statistical Excellence in Trustworthiness, Quality and Value, supported by Civil Service World. Now in its seventh year, with continuously impressive winners, this award recognises excellence in the voluntary application of the “pillars” of Trustworthiness, Quality & […]
The response follows the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR)’s systemic review of the Office for National Statistics (ONS)’s economic statistics, which began in July 2024 and concluded with a final report in November 2025. OSR judges that the report provides evidence that ONS is meeting the immediate requirements set out in the interim and final […]
The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has today published its final report from the systemic review of economic statistics produced by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The review confirms the findings of OSR’s interim report, which highlighted urgent action needed to rebuild trust in core economic statistics. OSR placed four immediate requirements on ONS […]
The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has set out its priorities for the next three years, focused on strengthening trust and confidence in official statistics. The strategy outlines four themes: 1. Credible and Rigorous Regulator OSR will deliver timely, evidence-based reviews of compliance with the Code of Practice for Statistics, set and enforce clear […]
Today, the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) published its Intelligent Transparency: 2025 review. As a response to the ever-growing challenge of misinformation and disinformation, intelligent transparency ensures that high-quality statistics and related information are easily accessible and communicated well. This review provides OSR’s first systematic insight into how well intelligent transparency is embedded within governments […]
The Code of Practice 3.0 is now live! The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) is excited to announce the publication of our refreshed Code of Practice for Statistics (Code 3.0), following extensive consultation, input and advice from a wide range of stakeholders. Code 3.0 builds on and strengthens our expectations for the production, dissemination and […]
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 their outputs, ensuring a resilient and effective statistical system. Following the publication of the Devereux Review, this report comes at a time when the UK’s […]
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 Society (RSS) and Civil Service World, this award celebrates merit in the voluntary application of the principles of Trustworthiness, Quality and Value that are core […]
