The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has completed its first quality-focused assessment, of the Producer Price Indices (PPIs), produced by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Producer price inflation statistics measure change in the prices of goods bought and sold by manufacturers. This assessment used a newly developed assessment framework, based on the Code of […]
The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) today welcomed the commitment made by the Office for Local Government (Oflog) to apply Trustworthiness, Quality and Value (TQV) for its Local Authority Data Explorer. The Oflog Local Authority Data Explorer allows users to compare key metrics relating to local government performance for authorities with similar responsibilities and attributes. […]
Today the Office for Statistics Regulation has published its 2022/23 State of the Statistical System Report. The UK statistical system continues to perform strongly, responding to different social and economic issues but should be prepared for increasing financial and resourcing challenges, according to the Office for Statistics Regulation’s (OSR) latest review. Over the past year, OSR […]
Today, the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has published its latest assessment report for the 2022 Census in Scotland. OSR has been impressed by the dedication of the statistical teams in National Records of Scotland (NRS). Over the past year in particular, NRS staff have worked hard to review and revise statistical methods to produce […]
The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has today published a short review of excess death reporting given the high public interest in these important measures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) produces weekly excess death statistics and monthly age-standardised mortality rates. These are not the only excess mortality measures available to users with data that […]
The Office for Statistics Regulation is delighted to appoint Rob Kent-Smith as the new Deputy Head, joining Ed Humpherson and the rest of his team to deliver on our regulatory priorities. Rob is an economist by background and is currently the Deputy Director for Transport Strategy and Policy at Welsh Government, leading important projects for […]
We are now accepting entries for our 2023 Award for Statistical Excellence in Trustworthiness, Quality & Value, awarded in partnership with the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) and Civil Service World. The award recognises excellence in the voluntary application of the ‘pillars’ of Trustworthiness, Quality and Value (TQV) that stand at the heart of OSR’s Code […]
On 20 January 2023 OSR responded to concerns raised with us regarding Deaths by Vaccination Status statistics published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Our response clearly states that extensive analyses of vaccine effectiveness are available in the weekly COVID-19 vaccine surveillance report, published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). This covers a range of […]
The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has published four priorities that build upon the work undertaken by OSR over the past year, and continue to support the vision of statistics that serve the public good. These business priorities will focus on four key areas: supporting and challenging producers to innovate, collaborate and build resilience; championing […]
The Office of Statistics Regulation OSR has published its initial findings of a review advising, challenging and supporting ONS to improve the quality, granularity and timeliness of data which underpins official estimates of the UK labour market.