The Code of Practice for Statistics is one year old today. This is real cause for celebration. Our new code reframes the debate about statistics. The statistician is not just a calculator. Rather, the statistician’s job is at the heart of democracy. As David Norgrove states in his introduction to the code: statistics are a […]
Learn moreIt was the start of 2016 when I launched my Diversity Initiative calling for volunteers to identify work on diversity-related issues. The aim was to shape the Government Statistical Service (GSS) of the future by making the best use of our diverse talents and perspectives. The National Statistics Executive Group (NSEG) is the monthly senior […]
Learn moreBy 2050, there are projected to be 2.1 billion people aged 60 or over in the world – more than double the estimated number of 962 million in 2017. People are living longer, which is to be celebrated, but are we set up to understand the implications of larger numbers of older people on society, […]
Learn moreJohn's blog "Evidence week: evidence strong!" including the first ever ‘Evidence Week’ in Parliament.
Learn moreJohn's blog "Congratulations! - fantastic achievements" including the coming year marks the tenth anniversary of the creation of the UK Statistics Authority and the 50th anniversary of the GSS.
Learn moreA word from John Pullinger, National Statistician, on the 2018 GSS Conference
Learn moreJohn's February blog 'Change is here. Change is about people'. Read for more information.
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Learn moreJohn's blog on 'A nine goal thriller and the GSS conference', read for more information.
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