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This guidance provides advice on data linking - the process of joining datasets together so we can maximise the use of our data sources.
Learn more on Data linkageThis guidance outlines what you should do when making and implementing decisions about revising, replacing or ceasing to publish official statistics.
Learn more on Changing or ceasing to publish official statisticsThis guidance provides practical advice on how to communicate quality, uncertainty and change for different types of statistics and for a range of audiences.
Learn more on Communicating quality, uncertainty and changeThis guidance provides advice on using GDPR for statistical purposes.
Learn more on General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and statisticsThe ONS content style guide has been produced with help from the Government Digital Service (GDS) and is intended to be used by anyone writing about statistics.
Learn more on The ONS content style guide: a guide to communicating statisticsThis guidance aims to help producers of official statistics consider how best to involve other administrations.
Learn more on Working across the devolved administrationsThis guidance contains information on the badging process for new entrants into the GSG. It covers GSG level transfers within the same department and between different departments. Plus, how long you can work outside the GSG before re-entry is required and how to keep your GSG membership while working outside of the profession.
Learn more on Badging, level transfer and returning to the Government Statistician Group (GSG)This guidance aims to help policy professionals work effectively with statisticians and analysts across government.
Learn more on Advice for policy professionals using statistics and analysisThis guidance is designed to assist producers of statistics with accessing and using weather and climate data in statistical analysis.
Learn more on Using weather and climate data in statistical analysisThis guidance provides tools and advice to support producers of statistics when they are assessing the quality of their data sources.
Learn more on Quality Assurance of Administrative Data (QAAD)