@StatsRegulation

We provide independent regulation of all official statistics produced in the UK. Get in touch with us: https://xitter.cf/t.co/CkMGsxjcuO

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UK Statistics Authority
@UKStatsAuthSep 11
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. uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…

UK Statistics Authority responds to report by the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs...

Today, Parliament’s Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) has published the report of its inquiry into the work of the UK Statistics Authority, which commenced in April...

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Office for Statistics Regulation
@StatsRegulationAug 7
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👉rss.org.uk/training-events/e…
Panel Session Tuesday 8 Sept 11:30. RSS Conference 2026. Building Public confidence in official statistics: a proactive and reactive approach

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@UKStatsAuthJul 17
Congratulations to Ed Humpherson, Director General for Regulation at @StatsRegulation, on being awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Market Research Society. A well-deserved recognition of his leadership and commitment to ensuring statistics and data serve the public good👏
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UK Statistics Authority
@UKStatsAuthJun 24
Today, we have written to the Leader of the Opposition about welfare spending. uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
Page one of Penny Young's letter to Kemi Badenoch MP about welfare spending. The full letter is available in HTML through the link in the post.

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ESCoE@ESCoEorgMay 21
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
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Analysis Function@gov_analysisApr 9
🆕 ONLINE EVENT – Trustworthiness under pressure: How analysts protect public confidence. In this unmissable AiG Month keynote rooted in real examples, Ed Humpherson Head of @StatsRegulation, will explore what trustworthiness looks like under pressure. 🎟️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/trustwort…
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UK Statistics Authority
@UKStatsAuthFeb 6
🚨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…
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UK Statistics Authority
@UKStatsAuthJan 20
Today, we have responded to Max Wilkinson MP about magistrates' court statistics. Full letter available on our website: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
Page one of Penny Young's response letter to Max Wilkinson MP about magistrates' court statistics. The full letter is available in HTML through the link in the post.

ALT Page one of Penny Young's response letter to Max Wilkinson MP about magistrates' court statistics. The full letter is available in HTML through the link in the post.

Page two of Penny Young's response letter to Max Wilkinson MP about magistrates' court statistics. The full letter is available in HTML through the link in the post.

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UK Statistics Authority
@UKStatsAuthJan 13
Today, we have written to Kevin Stewart MSP and Michael Shanks MP about waiting times in England and Scotland. The full letters are available on our website: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
Penny Young's response letter to Kevin Stewart MSP about waiting times in England and Scotland. The full letter is available in HTML through the link in the post.

ALT Penny Young's response letter to Kevin Stewart MSP about waiting times in England and Scotland. The full letter is available in HTML through the link in the post.

Page one of Penny Young's letter to Michael Shanks MP about waiting times in England and Scotland. The full letter is available in HTML through the link in the post.

ALT Page one of Penny Young's letter to Michael Shanks MP about waiting times in England and Scotland. The full letter is available in HTML through the link in the post.

Page two of Penny Young's letter to Michael Shanks MP about waiting times in England and Scotland. The full letter is available in HTML through the link in the post.

ALT Page two of Penny Young's letter to Michael Shanks MP about waiting times in England and Scotland. The full letter is available in HTML through the link in the post.

Page three of Penny Young's letter to Michael Shanks MP about waiting times in England and Scotland. The full letter is available in HTML through the link in the post.

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Public Health Scotland
@P_H_S_Official18 Nov 2025
How many people are waiting for NHS treatment in Scotland? It’s not as simple as you think. Our latest blog explains: ✅ Why waiting times matter ✅ How they’re counted ✅ Our best estimate 👉 Read the full blog here: publichealthscotland.scot/ou…
people in a hospital waiting room. Text on top says, 'How many people are waiting for NHS treatment in Scotland'. A purple banner below shows the text, 'blog', and the PHS logo.

ALT people in a hospital waiting room. Text on top says, 'How many people are waiting for NHS treatment in Scotland'. A purple banner below shows the text, 'blog', and the PHS logo.

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ONS Focus@ONSfocus31 Jul 2025
Following an assessment by @StatsRegulation the @ONS Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Real Time Information release has received accredited 'official statistics' status. Read more here ⬇️ osr.statisticsauthority.gov.…

Ed Humpherson to Grant Fitzner and Jane Whittaker: Earnings and employment from Pay As You Earn...

Dear Grant, Jane,   We have independently reviewed the actions that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have taken to address the six requirements outlined in our...

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Office for Statistics Regulation retweeted
UK Statistics Authority
@UKStatsAuth28 Jul 2025
Applications have opened to appoint the next Chair of the UK Statistics Authority. We are delighted that Penny Young, Deputy Chair of the Board, will take over in the interim period. uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…

Applications open for the new Chair of the UK Statistics Authority - UK Statistics Authority

The Cabinet Office has launched a recruitment process to appoint the next Chair of the UK Statistics Authority. The successful candidate will lead the UK Statistics Authority Board, which oversees...

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UK Statistics Authority
@UKStatsAuth4 Mar 2025
Today, we publish an independent report by Prof David Hand on our first #UKStatisticsAssembly, summarising the day's discussions. We will now use it to help plan our priorities in the years ahead. uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…

UK Statistics Authority welcomes the independent report on the UK Statistics Assembly 2025 - UK...

The UK Statistics Authority welcomes today’s independent report on the UK Statistics Assembly, held on 22 January 2025. The Assembly was convened in partnership with the Royal Statistical Society, in...

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UK Statistics Authority
@UKStatsAuth10 Sep 2024
We are pleased to announce the inaugural UK Statistics Assembly will take place on Wednesday 22 January 2025, in partnership with @RoyalStatSoc. Visit our website to find out how to register and complete the call for contributions⬇️ uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…

UK Statistics Assembly 2025 - UK Statistics Authority

The UK Statistics Assembly The UK Statistics Authority, delivered in partnership with the Royal Statistical Society, took place on Wednesday 22 January 2025. The Assembly was established in response...

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UK Statistics Authority
@UKStatsAuth4 Sep 2024
Today, we have published our response to the Independent Review of the UK Statistics Authority conducted earlier this year by Professor Denise Lievesley. Read the full response⬇️uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…

Authority response to the Independent Review of the UK Statistics Authority - UK Statistics...

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UK Statistics Authority
@UKStatsAuth19 Aug 2024
There is huge potential to improve government by securely linking and analysing data held across many different parts of it. We need robust political leadership to make this the rule, not the exception, writes our Chair Sir Robert Chote⬇️ theguardian.com/commentisfre…

We need to make data sharing across UK government the rule, not the exception

By linking, analysing and communicating statistics, state departments can unlock their power for the public good

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ADR UK@adr_uk13 Aug 2024
"Trustworthiness is the magic that helps to build quality into human relationships, so that people want to work with you." Find out about a blog our Director @emma_v_gordon wrote for @StatsRegulation, following a report on analytical leadership. adruk.org/news-publications/…

Demonstrating analytical leadership

In a new blog for the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR), Dr Emma Gordon, Director of ADR UK, explores the vital role of analytical leadership and cooper...

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Royal Statistical Society@RoyalStatSoc28 Jun 2024
Come along to our annual Statistical Excellence Awards Ceremony & Summer reception to celebrate all the fantastic work being done with stats 🙌 Register here ⬇️ & thanks to our award partners @ESRC @HealthFdn @CSWnews @UKStatsAuth @StatsRegulation rss.org.uk/training-events/e…
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Office for Statistics Regulation retweeted
UK Statistics Authority
@UKStatsAuth14 Jun 2024
Today we have responded to Lord Bailey about housing statistics. uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
Sir Robert Chote's response letter to Lord Bailey about housing statistics. The full letter is available in HTML through the link in the post.

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Office for Statistics Regulation retweeted
UK Statistics Authority
@UKStatsAuth4 Jun 2024
This morning, we have written to leaders of political parties to ask that their parties and candidates use statistics appropriately and transparently during the 2024 General Election campaign. uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
An image of a letter (page 1) from Sir Robert Chote to leaders of political parties. HTML version at this link: https://uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/correspondence/letter-to-party-leaders-2024-election/

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