Patrick Scott

We're hiring for a data journalist role @ONS Closes on the 28th. Very happy to field questions! civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi?…

We're doing some web/content development work at ONS. The goal is to improve the site for those who use it. If that's you (or if it could be you) please have a look at this very early preview and leave your thoughts on the survey that pops up on it. nwp-prototype.ons.gov.uk

Tell us what you think!

Today sees the launch of a preview of our first transformed website content - a new look Retail Sales release. Help us gather early and valuable insight into the new design, navigation, and approach to content. This will shape how we move forward ⬇️ nwp-prototype.ons.gov.uk

We're hiring for a couple of data vis roles at ONS. Come and join the team! civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi?…

Never even liked tennis anyway.

Come and work with us! Happy to field questions.

Behold, a new addition to our #milestones series, exploring the ages at which people tend to have experienced key life events like starting work, having children and getting married 💼🐣💍 ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulati…

We’ve launched our new Explore local statistics service allowing you to easily find and understand the data in your area 🔎 With up to 57 indicators to choose from, you can compare and visualise statistics about places in the UK. ➡️ …lore-local-statistics.beta.ons.gov.uk

This is a REALLY good tool, that busts the myth that the biggest problem facing deprived areas is that there talented young people leave. Let's take the case of Hartlepool... 🧵

This looks like a great opportunity* for making an impact on how local government operates. Also nice to see more civil service roles in "informing the public / citizens / non-data-experts" space. #dataviz *Unless you're on my team, in which case you won't like these roles 😬

@AlexSelbyB "I'm in this photo and I don't like it"

I've found the anti-Gregg

@RevClaireJones Paging @henrylau_ONS

So we’re thinking of a train adventure to Winchester - what should we do on a sunny day with a toddler?

#AiGAwards WINNER! The winner of the AiG Communication Award is... The Digital content Innovation team @ONS for their work on Census localised content. Huge congratulations to the team! 🎉🏆🌟🎉#ProudToBeAGovernmentAnalyst @Annaekhoo 4/4

Congratulations to @bothness and the ONS Innovate team! Also shout outs to @danwainwright, @fryford and Theo Jolliffe, who were part of this work and have since left for pastures new. Really proud of all the wonderful stuff we made to give census back to the people.

As to so-called ‘greedflation’, it is hard to find evidence in UK company data. The manufacturing net rate of return has been falling since 2018, while services profitability remains around pre-pandemic levels. #profitability #statistics 6/15 ons.gov.uk/economy/nation…

This is the first of a series of threads looking back at the UK economy in 2023. Today, my focus is on the labour market. The usual disclaimers apply… 🧵Thread. 1/

Do the chart police do Christmas call-outs? 🚨🚔🚨🚔 bbc.co.uk/sport/football…