UK Statistics Authority

🚨We’ve extended the deadline for the Campion Award for Excellence in Official Statistics to Thursday 30 April. If you’re making a difference with data, there’s still time to put your work forward.  Apply now: rss.org.uk/training-event…

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…

🚨Deadline extended! Applications to become a lay member of the National Statistician’s Data Ethics Advisory Committee will now close on Friday 15 May. Apply now👉uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/news/vacancy-n…

⏰There is still time to apply to become a lay member of the National Statistician’s Data Ethics Advisory Committee! Applications close Friday 17 April.

Today, we have responded to Julie James MS about Welsh apprenticeships. Full letter available on our website: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/correspondence…

🚨Vacancy reopened: National Statistician’s Economic Statistics Classifications Technical Advisory Panel Chair Following an update, the role now includes a £5,000 remuneration. Closing date: 30 April 2026. Find out more: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/news/vacancy-n…

Great to see our Director General, Ed Humpherson, quoted in this Economist article, looking at the role data plays in the UK's immigration policy👇 economist.com/britain/2026/0…

Our work with @StatsRegulation continues during the pre-election period and you can still contact us to raise a concern. We will intervene as needed to make sure that statistics are used appropriately in public debate. osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/news/osr-publi…

Ahead of the May elections, we have written to leaders of major political parties to explain our Standards for Public Use of Statistics, Data, and Wider Analysis. Full letter and list of recipients available on our website: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/correspondence…

Today, we have written to Michael Marra MSP about waiting times in England and Scotland. Full letter available on our website: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/correspondence…

⏰There is still time to register your interest for the Social Survey Strategic Forum! Applications close Friday 27 March.

Today, we have written on an advisory basis to Cllr Simon Hogg, Leader of Wandsworth Council, regarding statements made about Council Tax increases. Full letter available on our website: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/correspondence…

Today, we have responded to Lord Udny-Lister and Sir Paul Beresford about Council Tax increases in Wandsworth. Full letter available on our website: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/correspondence…

For statistics to serve the public good, they should support democratic debate. Ahead of elections across the UK in May, the @StatsRegulation has published guidance on the use of statistics during campaigns and public debate. Find out more: osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/election/

🚨Vacancy: National Statistician’s Data Ethics Advisory Committee lay members Help safeguard the ethical use of public data by promoting transparency and ensuring statistics work for the public good. Closing date: 17 April 2026. Find out more: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/news/vacancy-n…