The UK Statistics Authority (the Authority) and HM Treasury are jointly consulting on reforming the methodology of the Retail Prices Index (RPI). The RPI is the oldest measure of inflation in the UK and is used widely across the economy and in financial contracts. However, it has a number of ...More
Please choose only ONE of the four innovative research projects to win the ONS Research Excellence Award 2019 - Peer Award.
Online votes will be included with those counted at Data Capability 2019, Central Hall Westminster, London.
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ONS is reviewing how we measure human capital in the UK, and we’d like your views on our proposed approach.
Human capital is a measure of the skills, knowledge and experience of an individual or population which can be applied in the economy or in society at large. It is widely...More
As mentioned at our last Divisional meeting, we would like to better understand your opinion on communication across RSDA. This is a great opportunity to hear all your voices and identify methods to combat the communication issue, if there is indeed one.
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An Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) working group was set up in 2017 to review the definitions of avoidable mortality used internationally with a remit to create a harmonised definition. The group has proposed a new definition of avoidable mortality. The Office for...More
In December 2015, ONS initiated a consultation on a number of options for scaling back existing business survey operations including the OPSS. Respondents promoted the value of the OPSS statistical bulletin in informing policy, citing that ceasing the survey, whilst automatic enrolment...More
The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) is a recognised framework that enables all UK occupations to be classified according to skill level and specialisation. SOC is essential in the creation of occupational statistics which, in turn, are used to inform policy and the public. There are...More
ONS are working in partnership with the Centre for Homelessness Impact (CHI) to create an indicator framework to measure homelessness across the UK. CHI are a What Works Centre. They drive evidence-led change that achieves better outcomes for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
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We are proposing to stop publishing a number of low-level series for both Output and Input Producer Prices. This is due to changes to our current disclosure policy which we plan to introduce later this year as part of the new modernized systems we are developing to support the publication of...More
Thank you for your interest in participating in the ONS Accredited Researcher Survey.
To help us further develop and improve your access to the ONS research data and the products and services we provide to support it, we need your feedback.
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We have developed experimental regional estimates of household spending across the whole UK for the first time, aimed at showing users what is possible. At a regional level, we currently measure the income and outgoings of households only as far as gross disposable household income (GDHI). That...More
This is the third consecutive year that ONS has published the Economic Statistics and Analysis Strategy (ESAS) for consultation. We are committed to review and annually update the strategy to reflect changing needs and priorities, to give a clear prioritisation of our development of economic...More
This consultation gave you the opportunity to respond to our initial proposed design of Census 2021 outputs and the dissemination channels for England and Wales.
We gathered your views on our initial design of Census 2021 outputs to ensure our proposal will meet your needs. This feedback...More
To help us further develop and improve your access to ONS research data and the products and services we provide to support it, we would welcome your feedback.
All the questions in this survey relate to the Approved researcher scheme and your access to research data through the scheme. More
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) publishes the national and regional labour market tables every month, some of which feed into the labour market bulletin https://www.ons.gov.uk/releases/uklabourmarketstatisticsfeb2018.
The ONS also publishes a set of supplementary tables every...More
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) produces health state life expectancy statistics which measure how long a person can expect to live in "Good" health or without a limiting persistent illness or disability. The release includes measures of Life Expectancy (LE), Healthy Life Expectancy...More
This consulation is to assess the user need for estimates of the population who are in a marriage between same-sex couples, specifically whether separate estimates from the total married population are required for analysis. More
As part of the Office for National Statistics commitment to improve the manner in which we measure and understand the activity within the UK service sector, we are looking to improve the way we construct data within our Services Producer Price Index (SPPI).
Our aim is to gain a better...More
Gross value added (GVA), the amount by which the economy grows due to the production of goods and services, can be measured using three different approaches, known as the income approach, the output (or production) approach, and the expenditure approach. In the UK Regional Accounts we currently...More
This 5 to 10 minute survey is to obtain stakeholder feedback on the ONS-Defra Natural Accounting Project. The results of this survey will help guide future decision making and outputs. More
We are planning to change the way in which birth statistics for England and Wales are published from 2017 data year onwards. The first births release containing 2017 data is planned for July or August 2018.
We plan to make explorable datasets for live births available in NOMIS . These will...More
The ONS currently publishes three Gross Domestic Product (GDP) releases for each quarter. This sees a ‘Preliminary Estimate’ published approximately four weeks after the end of the preceding quarter. This estimate only contains output data as there are no expenditure or income data available....More
Services are the majority of economic output in the UK, and exports of services have been increasing in recent years. There has been growing demand for more detailed estimates of UK trade data, particularly for sub-national breakdowns. As part of the UK trade development plan , and the ...More
This consultation aims to gather user views on public sector finance statistics at local area geographies, whether that be country, region, local authority or other sub-UK geography.
The first part of the consultation focuses on feedback on the Country and regional public sector finances...More
As part of the Office for National Statistics commitment to improve the manner in which we measure and understand the activity within the UK service sector, we are looking to improve the way we construct data on the Air Transport industry within our Services Producer Price Index (SPPI).
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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been designed to “leave no one behind” and bring an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030. The 17 goals agreed at a United Nations Sustainable Development World Summit are the result of over 2 years of intensive...More
Please note, the closing date of the consultation has been extended to 31/8/17 in order to provide respondents with more time.
Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports annual trends on deaths associated with alcohol consumption using a National Statistics (NS) definition of...More
This consultation gives you the opportunity to respond to the ' Estimating the number of rooms and bedrooms in the 2021 Census: An alternative approach using Valuation Office Agency data ' publication.
This followed a commitment made in the 2021 Census topic consultation , where it was...More
Office for National Statistics (ONS) is undertaking a programme of transformation. As part of this programme, we will improve the statistical and conceptual quality of our business price indices, the Producer Price Index (PPI) and Service Producer Price Index (SPPI) .
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The Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) is a face-to-face victimisation survey in which people resident in households in England and Wales are asked about their experiences of a range of crimes in the 12 months prior to the interview. Respondents to the survey are also asked about their...More