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Automated data visualisation best practice in R: afcharts

Olivia Box Power blogs about the new updates to the afcharts R package.

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Modernising official statistics through international engagement

Sarah Phelps (International Relations Policy Advisor at the Office for National Statistics) explains the importance of international engagement and the role of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe's High-Level Group for the Modernisation of Official Statistics. She outlines how GSS members can get involved and inform their 2026 planning.

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Making artificial intelligence work professionally in the Government Actuary’s Department (GAD)

David Spreckley and Becky Wodcke blog about how the Government Actuary's Department (GAD) are building robust, structured processes which could help actuaries and analysts use artificial intelligence (AI) in a more professional and structured way.

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My data science degree apprenticeship experience

Matt Rood, Data Scientist for the Office for National Statistics, shares how the GSS Level 6 Data Science apprenticeship helped develop his skill set and build his confidence to apply for promotions.

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A non-linear path to data science: building a career through apprenticeships

Hannah Hodge Waller (Intellectual Property Office) explores how apprenticeships have built her skillset, confidence and career in the GSS.

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Launching the GSS and RSS Future Statistician: our shared vision for the decade ahead

Today marks an important moment for all of us across the Government Statistical Service (GSS). I’m pleased to share the publication of the Future Statistician report, a joint GSS and Royal Statistical Society (RSS) vision for the profession over the next decade. This work reflects the voices of colleagues from across government, the wider analytical […]

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Using qualitative research to align survey questions with respondents’ mental models

Insights from the Labour Force Survey transformation: accidents at work and work‑related illness.

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Fast stream futures: a day in the life of a first year fast streamer

Pippa Curtis (First-year GSS Fast Streamer) shares her experiences of induction, including how the session left her feeling inspired about the opportunities available.

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Championing children and education through statistics

Joint Children and Education theme leads Delphine Robineau (HoP, Department for Education) and Mike Howe (HoP, Ofsted) outline the importance of education statistics for influencing decision making, highlighting recent examples with impact.

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Why I chose an apprenticeship

Kevin Rossiter blogs about his apprenticeship experience.

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