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📢 Applications are open to be the next Chair of the UK Statistics Authority
The Chair provides leadership to the Board, which oversees @ONS, @StatsRegulation and the wider statistical system.
Find out more about the role and how to apply👇uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
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Welcome to André Loranger on his first day as the UK's National Statistician.
In our blog, André reflects on his career so far, shared values between UK and Canadian statistical systems, and how listening to colleagues and users will shape priorities blog.ons.gov.uk/2026/11/02/l…
⏰There is still time to apply to become Chair of the National Statistician’s Data Ethics Advisory Committee!
Applications close Friday 30 October.
🚨Vacancy: National Statistician’s Data Ethics Advisory Committee Chair
Help safeguard the ethical use of public data by promoting transparency and ensuring statistics work for the public good.
Closing date: 30 October 2026.
Apply now👉uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
📢 Applications are open to join the UK Statistics Authority Board
We’re seeking three non-executive directors to provide independent guidance, constructive challenge and expertise.
Applications close Friday 13 November.
Find out more and apply👇
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Today our Interim Chair Penny Young has set out the Board's thoughts about progress on the Transformed Labour Force Survey.
Read Penny's blog: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
🚨Vacancy: National Statistician’s Data Ethics Advisory Committee Chair
Help safeguard the ethical use of public data by promoting transparency and ensuring statistics work for the public good.
Closing date: 30 October 2026.
Apply now👉uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
Today, our interim Chair Penny Young, has set out her thoughts on the new Government Statistical Service harmonised sex standard.
Read Penny's blog: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
Today, we have made a short statement on the publication of the report by @CommonsPACAC of its inquiry into the work of the Authority. We will carefully consider all the findings and recommendations before responding in full. uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
Today, we are pleased to announce that His Majesty the King, on the advice of the Prime Minister, has appointed André Loranger to be the UK’s next National Statistician.
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🚨Deadline extended! Applications to become a member of the National Statistician’s Economic Statistics Classifications Technical Advisory Panel will now close on Friday 28 August.
Apply now👉 uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
⏰There is still time to apply to become a member of the National Statistician’s Economic Statistics Classifications Technical Advisory Panel!
Applications close Friday 14 August.
🚨Vacancy: National Statistician’s Economic Statistics Classifications Technical Advisory Panel members
Closing date: 14 August 2026. Find out more: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
Today, we have written to James Cartlidge MP about defence spending. uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
ALT Page one of Penny Young's letter to James Cartlidge MP about defence spending. The full letter is available in HTML through the link in the post.
ALT Page two of Penny Young's letter to James Cartlidge MP about defence spending. The full letter is available in HTML through the link in the post.
Congratulations to Ed Humpherson, Director General for Regulation at @StatsRegulation, on being awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Market Research Society.
A well-deserved recognition of his leadership and commitment to ensuring statistics and data serve the public good👏
Congratulations to the winners and highly commended entries of the 2026 Campion Award for Excellence in Official Statistics🏆
A fantastic showcase of innovation, collaboration and excellence across the statistical system.
Find out more👇uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
The full text of Penny Young's speech from the inaugural UK Statistics Authority Chair's Reception is now available.
In her speech, Penny reflected on the state of the UK's statistical system and the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Read the speech: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
ALT Penny Young stood at lectern speaking.
🚨Vacancy: National Statistician’s Economic Statistics Classifications Technical Advisory Panel members
Closing date: 14 August 2026. Find out more: uksa.statisticsauthority.gov…
Thank you to everyone who attended the inaugural Chair’s Reception last night – a valuable opportunity for our community of official statistics users and producers to exchange ideas and share views on the future.
ALT Penny Young stood at lectern in front of presentation slide that reads Chair's lecture.
ALT Panel session, left to right, Jane Naylor, Stephanie Howarth, Chris Giles, Dame Kate Barker Professor Denise Lievesley CBE and Penny Young.
ALT Picture of the room during the panel session showing the hands up in the room.
ALT Professor Denise Lievesley CBE stood at lectern in front of presentation slide that reads formal response.
The room is ready and we're about to begin.
Penny Young, interim Chair of the UK Statistics Authority, will shortly deliver the first annual speech on the state of the UK's statistical system.
Today, Penny Young gives the first annual speech on the state of the statistical system, as interim Chair of the UK Statistics Authority.
Sign up to watch the livestream👇
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This week, Penny Young, interim Chair of the UK Statistics Authority, will deliver the first annual speech on the state of the UK’s statistical system.
Sign up to attend in person or watch online👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/reception…