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Zeroing in on the Code: Enhancing statistics to monitor our “BUS” journey towards net zero

The net zero challenge The UK is committed to reaching net zero by 2050. This means that total greenhouse gas emissions would be equal to the emissions removed from the atmosphere, aiming to limit global warming and the resulting climate change. In order to meet the UK’s target, the heating of buildings will need to […]

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Growing public trust in statistics through collaborative communication and intelligent transparency

Simon Baugh, Chief Executive of the Government Communication Service (GCS), and Ed Humpherson, Director General for Regulation for the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR), recently presented together at the GSS Conference in Edinburgh. This blog highlights some of the key themes of the conference. Ed and Simon discussed with the audience how analysts and communications […]

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From Lunar House to Broadcasting House: My secondment to the BBC

Earlier this year, I stepped into the big and busy BBC newsroom, moving on secondment from the Home Office. Over the next few months, I worked as BBC Verify’s consultant statistician, fact-checking claims in heated election debates, ‘filing copy’ on interesting stories, and advising journalists about statistical best practice and presentation. Part of my role […]

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How to drive innovation

Analysts across the civil service face significant pressures to deliver demanding analysis at pace, which can get in the way of trying new things and making improvements to the way we work. In support of this year’s One Big Thing, Adrian Richards (HM Revenue & Customs) and Matt Gurden (Deputy Government Actuary) were joined by […]

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Ensuring Trust – My secondment to the BBC

Masuma Ahmed blogs about her experience on secondment to the BBC.

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Finding ‘good’ numbers: my secondment to the BBC 

Megan Riddell blogs about her experience on secondment to the BBC.

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Public consultation on health and social care statistics

Statistical leaders from the Health and Social Care Statistics Leadership Forum explain how they are working together to improve health and social care statistics, and how you can have your say.

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My take on equalities data

Richard Laux blogs about his keynote speech from the Government Statistical Service (GSS) Conference 2023.

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Organising the Government Statistical Service (GSS) Conference 2023

Ally Turner blogs about her experience on the organising committee for the Government Statistical Service (GSS) Conference 2023.

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Data on inequalities: approaches, issues and challenges

Richard Laux's keynote speech from the Government Statistical Service (GSS) Conference 2023.

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