UK Statistics Authority

Entries are open for the 2026 Campion Award for Excellence in Official Statistics🎉 In partnership with @RoyalStatSoc and @civilserviceworld, the award recognises innovation and good practice across UK official statistics. Apply by 10 April 2026👇 uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/news/campion-a…

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…

Today, we have written to Rt Hon Eluned Morgan MS, First Minister of Wales, about Welsh apprenticeships. Full letter available on our website: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/correspondence…

📢Expressions of interest are now open to join the new Social Survey Strategic Forum We are bringing together senior leaders across government and the survey sector to shape the future of UK social surveys. Closing date: 27 March 2026. Find out more: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/news/invitatio…

Today, we have responded to Craig Hoy MSP about Scottish local government funding. Full letter available on our website: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/correspondence…

⏰There is still time to apply to become an independent member of the Regulation Committee! Applications close Friday 6 March.

🚨Deadline extended! Applications to become Chair of the National Statistician’s Economic Statistics Classifications Technical Advisory Panel will now close on Friday 6 March. Apply now👉uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/news/vacancy-n…

⏰There is still time to apply to become Chair of the National Statistician’s Economic Statistics Classifications Technical Advisory Panel! Applications close Friday 20 February.

Today, we have responded to Sir James Cleverly MP, Andrew Griffith MP and James Wild MP about the Government's communication of changes to Business Rates. Full letter available on our website: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/correspondence…

🚨Vacancy: Regulation Committee independent members Play a key role in steering regulation strategy and overseeing assessments that uphold trust, quality and value across official statistics. Closing date: 6 March 2026. Find out more: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/news/vacancy-r…