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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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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. uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
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🚨Deadline extended! Applications to become a member of the National Statistician’s Economic Statistics Classifications Technical Advisory Panel will now close on Friday 28 August. Apply now👉 uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
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⏰There is still time to apply to become a member of the National Statistician’s Economic Statistics Classifications Technical Advisory Panel! Applications close Friday 14 August.
UK Statistics Authority
@UKStatsAuth
Jul 6
🚨Vacancy: National Statistician’s Economic Statistics Classifications Technical Advisory Panel members Closing date: 14 August 2026. Find out more: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
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Today, we have written to James Cartlidge MP about defence spending. uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
Page one of Penny Young's letter to James Cartlidge MP about defence spending. The full letter is available in HTML through the link in the post.

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Page two of Penny Young's letter to James Cartlidge MP about defence spending. The full letter is available in HTML through the link in the post.

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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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Congratulations to the winners and highly commended entries of the 2026 Campion Award for Excellence in Official Statistics🏆 A fantastic showcase of innovation, collaboration and excellence across the statistical system. Find out more👇uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…

Campion Award for Excellence in Official Statistics: 2026 winners - UK Statistics Authority

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Campion Award for Excellence in Official Statistics, awarded by the Royal Statistical Society in partnership with the UK Statistics Authority...

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The full text of Penny Young's speech from the inaugural UK Statistics Authority Chair's Reception is now available. In her speech, Penny reflected on the state of the UK's statistical system and the opportunities and challenges ahead. Read the speech: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
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🚨Vacancy: National Statistician’s Economic Statistics Classifications Technical Advisory Panel members Closing date: 14 August 2026. Find out more: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
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Thank you to everyone who attended the inaugural Chair’s Reception last night – a valuable opportunity for our community of official statistics users and producers to exchange ideas and share views on the future.
Penny Young stood at lectern in front of presentation slide that reads Chair's lecture.

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Panel session, left to right, Jane Naylor, Stephanie Howarth, Chris Giles, Dame Kate Barker Professor Denise Lievesley CBE and Penny Young.

ALT Panel session, left to right, Jane Naylor, Stephanie Howarth, Chris Giles, Dame Kate Barker Professor Denise Lievesley CBE and Penny Young.

Picture of the room during the panel session showing the hands up in the room.

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Professor Denise Lievesley CBE stood at lectern in front of presentation slide that reads formal response.

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The room is ready and we're about to begin. Penny Young, interim Chair of the UK Statistics Authority, will shortly deliver the first annual speech on the state of the UK's statistical system.
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Today, Penny Young gives the first annual speech on the state of the statistical system, as interim Chair of the UK Statistics Authority. Sign up to watch the livestream👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/reception…

Reception with Chair of the UK Statistics Authority, Penny Young

Join Penny Young, Chair of the UK Statistics Authority, for a reception with stakeholders in the statistical system.

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This week, Penny Young, interim Chair of the UK Statistics Authority, will deliver the first annual speech on the state of the UK’s statistical system. Sign up to attend in person or watch online👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/reception…

Reception with Chair of the UK Statistics Authority, Penny Young

Join Penny Young, Chair of the UK Statistics Authority, for a reception with stakeholders in the statistical system.

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In a context of transition and restraint, statistical leaders are having to make difficult choices. Next week, Penny Young, interim Chair, will reflect on this during our first annual speech on the State of the Statistical System. eventbrite.co.uk/e/reception…

Reception with Chair of the UK Statistics Authority, Penny Young

Join Penny Young, Chair of the UK Statistics Authority, for a reception with stakeholders in the statistical system.

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We have published our State of the Statistical System 2026 report 📊🔎 It highlights progress and improvement across the system, while setting out the key issues, risks and priorities shaping its future 👇 osr.statisticsauthority.gov.…
"The State of the UK Statistical System 2026". Decorative image of a megaphone

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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.

ALT 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.

Page two 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.

ALT Page two 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.

Page three 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.

ALT Page three 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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🎟️Last few tickets remaining! The Authority will host a reception on 2 July, where Interim Chair Penny Young, will give a speech to statistics users and producers, convened for the first time since the UK Statistics Assembly 2025. eventbrite.co.uk/e/reception…
Graphic that reads reception with Chair of the UK Statistics Authority, Penny Young. Thursday 2 July 2026. Queen Elizabeth II Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3EE. 3:30pm to 7:30 pm.

ALT Graphic that reads reception with Chair of the UK Statistics Authority, Penny Young. Thursday 2 July 2026. Queen Elizabeth II Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3EE. 3:30pm to 7:30 pm.

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🚨Deadline extended! Applications to become a member of the Advisory Panel on National Accounts will now close on Wednesday 1 July. Apply now👉uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
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⏰There is still time to apply to become a member of the Advisory Panel on National Accounts! Applications close Wednesday 17 June.
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🚨Vacancy: Advisory Panel on National Accounts members We are recruiting members to provide independent advice on the production, uses and applications of National Accounts, and its associated topics. Closing date: 17 June 2026. Find out more: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
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🚨Vacancy: Advisory Panel on National Accounts members We are recruiting members to provide independent advice on the production, uses and applications of National Accounts, and its associated topics. Closing date: 17 June 2026. Find out more: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
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Today, we have written to Seamus Logan MP about waiting times in England and Scotland. uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
Page one of Penny Young's letter to Seamus Logan 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 Seamus Logan 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 Seamus Logan 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 Seamus Logan 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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