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]

We have published our assessment of the @ONS third progress report of its economic statistics plans. While important challenges remain, we welcome the continued progress made against our systemic review findings 👉 https://t.co/eNbmRhS7tG

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

We have published a letter to @educationgovuk on the cancellation of accreditation status for the Participation Measures in Higher Education publication, which reports Cohort-based Higher Education Participation (CHEP) statistics 👉 https://t.co/KjJAJ9XW2u

[UK Statistics Authority @UKStatsAuth]

Today, we have made a short statement on the publication of the report by @CommonsPACAC of its inquiry into the work of the Authority. We will carefully consider all the findings and recommendations before responding in full. https://t.co/W2ahzSR1zS

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

We've published our response to @ONS on its mid-year population estimates for England and Wales. Following ONS's positive action to address our review requirements, we conclude that the statistics will retain their accredited official statistics status ✅https://t.co/bYbGEbSMx4

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

We welcome the appointment of André Loranger as National Statistician and look forward to working with him to ensure statistics continue to serve the public good.

[UK Statistics Authority @UKStatsAuth]

Today, we are pleased to announce that His Majesty the King, on the advice of the Prime Minister, has appointed André Loranger to be the UK’s next National Statistician.
https://t.co/8ZbJ4LCJPS

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

We have written to @scotgov approving a request for an alternative release time for the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2025 National Report for Scotland. Read more 👉https://t.co/0hvsrc3VRS

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

Today OSR has published a statement to support the appropriate use of welfare statistics in public debate. While the statement focusses on welfare statistics, the concepts it outlines apply across other statistics too 📊🔎👉 https://t.co/hlJXmOGyUr

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

How should defined benefit pension wealth be measured, and how can users best understand the choices involved? We've written to @ONS following stakeholder engagement, highlighting the need for transparency, engagement and clear explanations of methodology https://t.co/YLLvXaeYdv

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

Do you use ONS statistics? We want to hear from you. 📢

We are reviewing how ONS engages with stakeholders and want your views on what works well and where improvements could be made.

Survey closes 5 October 2026 👉
https://t.co/gRHgicxFNo

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

Today we have published our review of @ONS's Statistical Business Register. The review found recent improvements in governance but found work to do to develop a shared understanding of quality and success 👉 https://t.co/X2c2mvs6Da

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

We’ve published a letter regarding the cancellation of accreditation for four @P_H_S_Official statistical outputs following periods of temporary suspension, with details of ongoing development work and future reviews. Read more 👉 https://t.co/bmQfNyJczA

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

Building public confidence in official statistics is essential. Join our #RSS2026 panel on 8 July, exploring how proactive standards, public engagement, and tackling misuse can strengthen trust in data👉https://t.co/bqCzLDFT7j

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

We have published our compliance review of @transport_wales Wales National Travel Survey. We conclude that this is a strong set of official statistics in development and make four recommendations to support further improvements 👇
https://t.co/AucqAnEkXD

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

Travel and tourism statistics help inform decisions across government and industry. In this blog, we reflect on ONS’s transformation programme and explore three lessons for statistics producers: transparency, user engagement and putting quality first 👉 https://t.co/5bCoDHHagg

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

We've completed our review of the Household Cost Indices against the Code of Practice for Statistics. Driven by strong user interest, the review highlights opportunities for further development and sets out steps to strengthen compliance with the Code 👉 https://t.co/CYVauxaJs1

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

We have published a letter to @ONS on the accreditation status of statistics derived from the Labour Force Survey and Annual Population Survey. It sets out our decision and what it means for affected statistics across the system 👉 https://t.co/38DMX8PdjM

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

We have published our compliance review of @Education_NI’s pupil suspensions and expulsions in Northern Ireland statistics. We highlight current strengths, as well as identifying opportunities to improve transparency about future developments 👉 https://t.co/DGdUuXEiuB

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

We have published letters from @ons, @NatRecordsScot, and @nisra requesting assessment of the 2031 Censuses in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The full letters are on our Population and Migration webpage 👉 https://t.co/fZ5YHf5rsU

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

Today we replied formally to the Health Foundation regarding the Health Foundation's publication of the findings of its analysis of @NHSEngland OPTICA tool👇
https://t.co/PBZUIpa9mq

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

Building public confidence in official statistics is essential. Join our #RSS2026 panel on 8 July, exploring how proactive standards, public engagement, and tackling misuse can strengthen trust in data👉https://t.co/bqCzLDFT7j