The embedded video shows the recording of the Chair’s speech, with a formal response by Prof Lievesley, and then a panel Q&A session. I extend warm thanks for this invitation to respond to the first annual lecture of the UKSA Chair. May I begin by congratulating Penny on accepting my suggestion to give this talk. […]
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 and Civil Service World. The award celebrates good practice in UK official statistics, recognising outstanding innovations, developments, and overcoming of challenges faced by government statisticians striving to produce both “business as […]
The embedded video shows the recording of the Chair’s speech, with a formal response by Prof Lievesley, and then a panel Q&A session. Introduction Thank you to Simon for his introduction. (After last year’s public hearings, it’s good to see he has a softer side!) But in all seriousness, I’m an ex House of Commons […]
Deadline extended: The closing date for applications is 28 August 2026 at 23:55pm We are looking to appoint Members to the National Statistician’s Economic Statistics Classifications (ESC) Technical Advisory Panel (TAP, hereafter referred to as the Panel). If successful in your application, you will provide independent advice to the National Statistician and the Deputy National […]
Deadline extended: The closing date for applications is 1 July 2026 at 23:55pm The Advisory Panel on National Accounts (APoNA) provides independent advice to the Deputy National Statistician on the production, publication, uses and applications of National Accounts and their technical aspects. About the Advisory Panel on National Accounts The APoNA has been set up […]
The closing date for applications is 17 April 2026 at 23:55pm The National Statistician’s Data Ethics Advisory Committee (NSDEC) advises the National Statistician and executives of the UK Statistics Authority that the access, use and sharing of public data, for research and statistical purposes, is ethical and for the public good. In the absence of […]
Expressions of interest must be submitted by Friday 27 March at 23:55pm The UK Statistics Authority is pleased to open expressions of interest for membership of the new Social Survey Strategic Forum, launching in April 2026. The Forum has been established to bring together senior strategic leaders from across government, the social research sector, and […]
The Royal Statistical Society (RSS) is accepting entries for the 2026 Campion Award for Excellence in Official Statistics, presented in partnership with the UK Statistics Authority and Civil Service World. The award celebrates good practice in UK official statistics, recognising outstanding innovations, developments and challenges faced by government statisticians whether it’s working to improve regular outputs or innovating […]
The closing date for applications is 6 March 2026 at 23:55pm We are looking to appoint two independent members to the Regulation Committee of the UK Statistics Authority. The UK Statistics Authority is an independent body at arm’s length from government. The Authority has a statutory objective of promoting and safeguarding the production and publication […]
The closing date for applications is 30 April 2026 at 23:55pm We are looking to appoint a Chair to the National Statistician’s Economic Statistics Classifications (ESC) Technical Advisory Panel (TAP, hereafter referred to as the Panel). If successful in your application, you will provide independent advice to the National Statistician and the Deputy National Statistician […]