Office for Statistics Regulation

We have published our compliance review of the Cyber Security Breaches Survey, highlighting strong user engagement and clear guidance, and making recommendations around communication of uncertainty and streamlining the bulletin👇 osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/publication/co…

In our latest guest blog, leading British statistician, @d_spiegel explores why trustworthiness, not trust, should be at the heart of statistical communication 👇 osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/blog/dont-ask-…

We have written to @DWPgovuk about the transformation of the Family Resources Survey and March 2026 poverty and income statistics, we have emphasised the need for clear and coherent communication to support their use, particularly at the sub-UK level👇 osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/correspondence…

We have published an explainer page to support the appropriate use of migration and asylum statistics during election periods. Clear definitions and careful communication matter — especially with complex, high‑profile data 👇 osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/guidance/2026-…

We’ve completed our review of NHS England’s Referral to Treatment (RTT) statistics. The statistics continue to meet the standards of the Code of Practice and retain their accredited status. Read the full report, including areas for further improvement 👇 osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/publication/nh…

Child poverty is a complex subject — and no single measure tells the full story. Our explainer page describes the different statistics used, what they show, and what to look out for when hearing claims about child poverty during elections 👇 osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/guidance/child…

Housing can be a key topic in election campaigns. Our explainer on affordable housing and housebuilding highlights what to look out for in claims on these topics in campaign material and public debate 👇osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/guidance/affor…

We’ve reviewed @ONS’s approach to seasonality in quarterly GDP. Read the full report here osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/publication/co…

We have agreed to suspend the accredited official statistics status for statistics on Relative Income Poverty published by the @WelshGovernment 👇 osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/correspondence…

We have agreed to suspend the accredited official statistics status for the report Poverty and Income Inequality in Scotland, @ScotStat👇 osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/correspondence…

Labour market and unemployment statistics play a major part in election debate. Our explainer highlights what to look out for in claims on these topics in campaign material and public debate👇 osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/guidance/labou…

It can be difficult to know whether to trust numbers in campaign material and public debate. Here are some simple questions you can ask yourself to help👇

Our new blog looks at what we’ve learned from reviewing mental health statistics in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and what still needs to improve osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/blog/mental-he…

We have responded to ONS’s plans for its mid-year population estimates, noting the continued need for openness with users in explaining its decision and building on the development work of the ABPEs to improve its population estimates👇 osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/correspondence…

The economy and its growth play a major part in election debate. Our explainers on economic growth in Wales focus on GDP and GVA and highlight what to look out for in claims on these topics in campaign material and public debate👇 osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/guidance/econo…

The economy and its growth play a major part in election debate. Our explainers on economic growth in Scotland focus on GDP and GVA and highlight what to look out for in claims on these topics in campaign material and public debate👇 osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/guidance/econo…

Education is a key topic in election campaigns. Our explainers on educational attainment and childcare provision highlight what to look out for in claims on these topics in campaign material and public debate👇 osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/guidance/2026-…

Education is a key topic in election campaigns. Our explainers on educational attainment and childcare provision highlight what to look out for in claims on these topics in campaign material and public debate👇 osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/guidance/2026-…

Today we have written to @ONS regarding alternative release times for all future UK Economic Accounts (UKEA) publications👇 osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/correspondence…

Are you struggling to understand claims on NHS waiting times and referrals to treatment? Check out our explainers on health statistics in Wales to support you during the upcoming election campaigns osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/guidance/2026-…

Are you struggling to understand claims on NHS waiting times and referrals to treatment? Check out our explainers on health statistics in Scotland to support you during the upcoming election campaigns osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/guidance/2026-…