Office for Statistics Regulation

We provide independent regulation of all official statistics produced in the UK.

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[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

Today we have written to PSD Scotland to confirm that the NHS Education for Scotland’s workforce statistics should be labelled as accredited official statistics👇
https://t.co/TALWnMQhMK

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

Find more information on Ed Humphersons here👇 https://t.co/iAeur2GRTQ

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

Ed Humpherson chaired a session at @ESCoEorg on navigating industry and regional classifications for economic analysis. The discussion highlighted how blending official and alternative datasets can generate richer, more granular insights into local and sectoral growth

[ESCoE @ESCoEorg]

An interesting discussion on how the UK’s economic statistics system is responding to recent challenges, rebuilding trust and quality, and adapting to support better policymaking and public understanding.

@RobKentSmith @ONS @StatsRegulation @DarrenM44

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

JOB VACANCY We are looking to appoint a Head of Regulatory Compliance who will sit at the heart of OSR’s regulatory programme to help public confidence in statistics
💰Salary: £68,199 Grade 6
📍Location: Edinburgh, Home Working, London, Newport Apply now: https://t.co/zQgS9zb3uf

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

We have published our compliance review @mhclg’s Energy Performance of Buildings Certificates statistics. We make several recommendations for enhancing the trustworthiness, quality and value of the statistics👇
https://t.co/WT1HTMZ4CR

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

Today we have written to @NISRA, @NatRecordsScot and @ONS to set out our intended approach to regulating 2031 census outputs across the UK👇
https://t.co/fox280uXm7

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

Our review of @EnvAgency @NatResWales @CefasGov UK salmon stocks and fisheries statistics welcomes planned method improvements. We make several recommendations to support user confidence in the changes and strengthen the statistics in line with the code👇
https://t.co/zwE2KGU7hd

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

Today OSR published its final assessment report for the 2022 Census in Scotland, confirming the status of the census outputs as accredited official statistics👇
https://t.co/Q6uGS5EVW2

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

Today we have written to @ukhomeoffice welcoming the UK Government’s strategy to reduce violence against women and girls, but encourage greater transparency about the metrics used to measure progress against it.👇
https://t.co/omA38VVk5b

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

Today we have published our compliance review of @ONS's mid-year population estimates for England and Wales. OSR has flagged concerns over the quality of subnational estimates, calling for clearer communication, and guidance to enhance user confidence https://t.co/iDoe6yS0E8

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

Today we have responded to @ukhomeoffice supporting its actions following a breach of the Code of Practice for Statistics👇
https://t.co/9Q368aYzcr

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

Today we have published our response to the second @ONS economic statistics and surveys improvement plan, quarterly progress update. We recognise the progress on our recommendations and have provided guidance on how to strengthen future reporting👇
https://t.co/oMOzKIFIPy

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

In our latest blog our Director General Ed Humpherson highlights about the importance of how 'first words matter' in opening statements when talking about official statistics👇
https://t.co/tOwIPfqqtV

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

Full Fact have published analysis of local leaflets, some of which provide unreliable information on tactical voting in the May elections. Where statistics are used, materials should clearly state their definitions and sources to maintain voters’ trust.
https://t.co/Qwqz0MkPkI

[Full Fact @FullFact]

Can you trust those bar charts in the local election leaflets on your doormat?

We’ve found over a dozen examples of leaflets making claims about how people are likely to vote which are misleading, or not backed with reliable evidence.

Our investigation 👇 https://t.co/sy9SpQxeb8

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

Today we have published an update report highlighting the progress ONS has made, while recognising that challenges remain in delivering the transformed Labour Force Survey programme👇
https://t.co/OOdlYjRv9w

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

Today @ONS has written to us providing an update on the development of its Long-term international migration estimates👇
https://t.co/j6G0l40Qid

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

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👉https://t.co/CoPpHjJesD

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

You can find our full election guidance including our short guidance film on our website👇
https://t.co/3TKJeUNBMw

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

Great to see an article about our election guidance in the @southwalesargus, you can read the article here👇
https://t.co/TUPcXcrjX6