Here at ONS, we’re doing a lot of work on our statistical bulletins – the pages we publish alongside new data to explain what the statistics show. We’ve made a lot of progress, and our designs are testing well. One of the principles behind the new design is that there should be fewer words on […]
Learn moreThe debating highlight of 2018, chaired by our very own John Pullinger, will showcase the talents of two panels who will be giving their responses to topical statistical issues submitted in advance by our delegates. The two panels are: GSS – Karen Dunnell, Jil Matheson, Siobhan Carey Users – Will Moy, Sile Lane, Rob Cuffe […]
Learn moreSo, at the end of August, my time in the Good Practice Team (GPT) will come to an end, as I take on a new opportunity with the ONS Data Science Campus. I joined GPT 2 years ago as the team’s Business Manager, initially a bit apprehensive about what I might expect. I needn’t have […]
Learn moreGary and Karim have finished their part in organising the 2018 conference – until the day that is! Here are their key notes for success in planning keynote sessions.
Learn moreJohn Pullinger hosted an event for all SCS across the GSS called Beyond Better Statistics, Alex Elton-Wall writes about the event.
Learn moreStatistics on housing are key to public policy making, and day to day decisions such as where or when to buy or rent a property. Housing policy is devolved to the UK nations and we therefore publish statistics on housing from a number of departments and other organisations across the UK. On 30 May we […]
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 moreThe Primary and Dental Care and Oral Health theme group met for the first time in October 2017
Learn moreThe conference team announce the Official Partner, Sponsors and Exhibitors for the GSS Conference 2018
Learn moreThe idea to develop the analysis function originally came from the Cabinet Office, from Sir Jeremy Heywood and John Manzoni. They challenged the analyst community to become more visible, and for our analysis to inform decisions on key issues like Brexit and the security of our nation.
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