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 a published our latest blog from Director General Ed Humpherson who welcomes in the new National Statistician André Loranger to his post👇
https://t.co/hDQPqB8mD3

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

Today we have written to @NHSEngland following up on our recommendations regarding their Referral to Treatment statistics. We welcome the substantial progress against our recommendations and have encouraged NHS England to continue to develop the statistics
https://t.co/9ICQcHQ6NE

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

Today we have written to @educationgovuk on the cancellation of accreditation status for the Compare School and College Performance service and its replacement👇
https://t.co/eUjrGX7Tdm

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

We've published our review of @mhclg’s Housing supply and stock in England statistics. The review identifies one requirement and four recommendations to enhance the trustworthiness, quality and value of the statistics👇
https://t.co/uNGy4ZIIiT

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

We have written to @ukhomeoffice agreeing to its request to cancel the accredited official statistics status of its Roads Policing statistics👇
https://t.co/qmiV9aYOHZ

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

We have written to @The_MMO agreeing to its request to cancel the accredited official statistics status of its Sea Fisheries statistics and associated publications👇
https://t.co/7WUDGuj54o

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

We have completed our review of @StatisticsWales Mid-year population estimates for Wales. The statistics will retain their accredited official statistics status with recommendations made to support further improvements👇
https://t.co/vQ4fURdSRE

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

Today we wrote to @NatRecordsScot about its review of statistical publications. We welcome the constructive approach NRS is taking to involve users in its decision making and encourage this to continue👇
https://t.co/d7Jn1Jjx8Q

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

OSR has re-accredited ONS regional gross disposable household income statistics. These statistics provide a regional breakdown of the post-tax income individuals have for spending or saving👇
https://t.co/oreBQJfDn2

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

We are responding to concerns raised with us by the Royal Osteoporosis Society about how the government is reporting progress towards its commitment to expand the coverage of Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) in England👇
https://t.co/RPCpyAQcuj

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

We have confirmed the accreditation of @scotgov’s statistics on fraud and computer misuse from the Scottish Crime and Justice Survey. The estimates fill a significant knowledge gap on crimes experienced by the Scottish population👇
https://t.co/DuoEs7tyuX

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

We've completed our review of @DefraGovUK’s UK and England biodiversity indicators. The statistics will retain their accredited official statistics status with recommendations made to support further improvements👇
https://t.co/ukEr9TMefG

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

We have responded to @ONS about the planned improvements to household finance statistics👇
https://t.co/rnq6GZQNpR

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

We've published our review of @ONS Gender Pay Gap statistics. We found the statistics continue to comply with the Code of Practice for Statistics and have identified recommendations for further improvement 👉 https://t.co/2okdpMsTe0

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

Check out our updated guidance for statistics producers on compliance reviews, containing information about official statistics in development and deaccreditation 📊🔎👉 https://t.co/TFCfukehXT

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

We've written to @ONS on historic pre-1997 Gross Fixed Capital Formation statistics, asking to publish a clear plan for the remaining investigation work, including milestones, timelines and communication with users 📊🔎👉 https://t.co/ORoyA5CGPO

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

We have written to @MCA_media with regards to the publication of statistics from their surveys of Coastguard Rescue Officers https://t.co/BrydsQ00Zs

[Office for Statistics Regulation @StatsRegulation]

We have confirmed that @scotgov's Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence Levels statistics meets the standards of the Code of Practice for Statistics and should be labelled as accredited official statistics https://t.co/PWNftnVAO7

[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]

Our review of @Ofqual's Malpractice in GCSE, AS and A level statistics found the statistics are underpinned by strong quality assurance and responsive to users' needs. We have made four recommendations to support further improvement 👉https://t.co/C6shqPwvVR