Question 1 There were a total of 1,003 baby girls named Holly born in England and Wales in 2017, but how many of these were born in December? Question 2 How many real Christmas trees are bought in the UK each year (to the nearest million)? Question 3 Which area of the GSS website had […]
Learn moreToday, the Quality Centre in the Best Practice and Impact Division published the National Statistician’s Quality Review (NSQR) of Privacy and Data Confidentiality Methods to support producers of statistics to think strategically about the methods needed to keep pace with changing data sources and technologies. This NSQR outlines the challenges faced and sets out the steps […]
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 moreEarlier this year, I was lucky enough to be accepted on the BBC News secondment programme. I packed up my GSS Good Practice Advisor belongings, left ONS Newport and set off for the bright lights of New Broadcasting House in central London. This meant relocating to London for the summer and moving in with my […]
Learn moreA view point on how initiatives happening across the GSS can do great things together but it’s also a lesson that we need to do better in raising awareness of the things we are doing.
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Learn moreI joined the new Best Practice and Impact (BPI) division based in ONS in August and thought I would share my experiences so far and the work we are doing across the Government Statistical Service (GSS). My name is William Perks and I am a statistician and social researcher. […]
Learn moreYour conference chairs and the committee are in the final countdown for the biggest conference the GSS has ever seen. The last few bits and pieces have been ordered, the team have communicated all your requirements to the venue, and the race is on to find an outfit that only clashes slightly with our wonderfully […]
Learn moreStatistics on housing and planning are vital across the UK. In May, the Deputy National Statistician for Population and Public Policy, Iain Bell, published a blog that set out a strategic programme and five key areas to improve the evidence base on housing. Following on from Iain’s blog, today’s update is intended to provide you […]
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