UK Statistics Authority

Congratulations to Ed Humpherson, Director General for Regulation at @StatsRegulation, on being awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Market Research Society. A well-deserved recognition of his leadership and commitment to ensuring statistics and data serve the public good👏

Congratulations to the winners and highly commended entries of the 2026 Campion Award for Excellence in Official Statistics🏆 A fantastic showcase of innovation, collaboration and excellence across the statistical system. Find out more👇uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/news/campion-a…

The full text of Penny Young's speech from the inaugural UK Statistics Authority Chair's Reception is now available. In her speech, Penny reflected on the state of the UK's statistical system and the opportunities and challenges ahead. Read the speech: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/news/penny-you…

🚨Vacancy: National Statistician’s Economic Statistics Classifications Technical Advisory Panel members Closing date: 14 August 2026. Find out more: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/news/vacancy-n…

Thank you to everyone who attended the inaugural Chair’s Reception last night – a valuable opportunity for our community of official statistics users and producers to exchange ideas and share views on the future.

The room is ready and we're about to begin. Penny Young, interim Chair of the UK Statistics Authority, will shortly deliver the first annual speech on the state of the UK's statistical system.

Today, Penny Young gives the first annual speech on the state of the statistical system, as interim Chair of the UK Statistics Authority. Sign up to watch the livestream👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/reception-wi…

This week, Penny Young, interim Chair of the UK Statistics Authority, will deliver the first annual speech on the state of the UK’s statistical system. Sign up to attend in person or watch online👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/reception-wi…

In a context of transition and restraint, statistical leaders are having to make difficult choices. Next week, Penny Young, interim Chair, will reflect on this during our first annual speech on the State of the Statistical System. eventbrite.co.uk/e/reception-wi…

Today, we have written to the Leader of the Opposition about welfare spending. uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/correspondence…

🎟️Last few tickets remaining! The Authority will host a reception on 2 July, where Interim Chair Penny Young, will give a speech to statistics users and producers, convened for the first time since the UK Statistics Assembly 2025. eventbrite.co.uk/e/reception-wi…

🚨Deadline extended! Applications to become a member of the Advisory Panel on National Accounts will now close on Wednesday 1 July. Apply now👉uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/news/vacancy-a…

⏰There is still time to apply to become a member of the Advisory Panel on National Accounts! Applications close Wednesday 17 June.

🚨Vacancy: Advisory Panel on National Accounts members We are recruiting members to provide independent advice on the production, uses and applications of National Accounts, and its associated topics. Closing date: 17 June 2026. Find out more: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/news/vacancy-a…

Today, we have written to Seamus Logan MP about waiting times in England and Scotland. uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/correspondence…

Today, we have written to Max Wilkinson MP about statements on the fiscal impact of settlement policy. uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/correspondence…

⏰There is still time to apply to become a lay member of the National Statistician’s Data Ethics Advisory Committee! Applications close Friday 15 May.

Today, we have written to Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch MP about numbers of Universal Credit claimants. uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/correspondence…

⏰This is the last week to submit your entries for the Campion Award! Entries close at midnight on Thursday 30 April.

We have reviewed claims about comparative NHS referral to treatment waiting times, highlighting the importance of clear sourcing and careful interpretation. Read the full statement👉osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/news/statement…