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Appointment of Helen Boaden to the UK Statistics Authority Board

30 May 2019 — Appointments —

Helen Boaden has been appointed as a non-executive board member of the UK Statistics Authority

Deputy National Statistician Heather Savory leaving the Office for National Statistics to lead the development of the UN Global Platform on Big Data

23 May 2019 — Announcement —

Deputy National Statistician Heather Savory leaving the Office for National Statistics to lead the development of the UN Global Platform on Big Data

Introduction of the Census (Return Particulars and Removal of Penalties) Bill

2 May 2019 — Announcement —

On 1 May 2019, the Census (Return Particulars and Removal of Penalties) Bill had its first reading in the House of Lords. The Bill will amend the Census Act 1920…

Public confidence in official statistics remains high

15 March 2019 — Statement —

Trust in official statistics remains high, according to the latest Public Confidence in Official Statistics report, produced by the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) on behalf of the UK…

We need you!

20 February 2019 — Announcement —

We are always trying to improve the service we provide to our users, and as part of this we are running a short user research study to help improve our…

Appointment of Sian Jones as Deputy Chair of the Authority

14 February 2019 — Announcement, Appointments —

The UK Statistics Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Sian Jones as the new Deputy Chair of the UK Statistics Authority. She replaces Professor Sir Adrian Smith, who…

Preparing the UK statistical system for a no-deal EU exit

25 January 2019 — Statement —

UPDATED A further statement was made by the National Statistician on UK Statistics as we leave the EU on 31 January 2020. As a responsible body, the UK Statistics…

Digital-first census will help shape public services

14 December 2018 — Press release —

Plans for the digital first census in 2021 have been set out in a white paper published today. Information gathered by the Office for National Statistics through the census will…

John Pullinger plans to retire as National Statistician in June

21 November 2018 — Announcement —

John Pullinger plans to retire as the UK’s National Statistician and Chief Executive of the UK Statistics Authority in June 2019, after 5 years as Permanent Secretary.

Re-appointment of Professor Sir Adrian Smith FRS

9 July 2018 — Announcement, Appointments —

The UK Statistics Authority is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Professor Sir Adrian Smith as a non-executive member of the UK Statistics Authority Board, and Deputy Chair of the…