Articles tagged with: Office for National Statistics
HMRC names new DG for customer strategy and tax design
17 Aug 2021 Economy
HMRC names new DG for customer strategy and tax design
Deputy national statistician Jonathan Athow will take over from Ruth Stainer from October
ONS digital team creates eight new roles in ‘ambitious expansion’
29 Jul 2021 Statistics
ONS digital team creates eight new roles in ‘ambitious expansion’
Statistics body recruiting for a range of positions
Civil service watchdog reports 600% increase in ‘exceptional’ appointments
22 Jul 2021 HR
Civil service watchdog reports 600% increase in ‘exceptional’ appointments
Commission says pandemic response drove a surge in hirings that were not subject to normal merit rules
Cabinet Office pledges new era of accountability for arm’s-length bodies
01 Jul 2021 Digital, Data & Technology
Cabinet Office pledges new era of accountability for arm’s-length bodies
Alex Chisholm tells MPs service-level agreements with departments could be part of future arrangements
Interview: deputy national statistician on legacy tech, lockdowns and a ‘leap forward’ for government’s use of data
11 Mar 2021 Digital, Data & Technology
Interview: deputy national statistician on legacy tech, lockdowns and a ‘leap forward’ for government’s use of data
Alison Pritchard on plans for the 2021 census, ensuring public trust in statistics – and her next epic boat journey
MHCLG warned not to over-promise on impact of Wolverhampton HQ
25 Feb 2021 HR
MHCLG warned not to over-promise on impact of Wolverhampton HQ
Think tank says simply moving staff out of London will not transform decision making
ONS makes ‘milestone’ move to boost trust in government data
07 Dec 2020 Civil Service Reform
ONS makes ‘milestone’ move to boost trust in government data
Statistics body floats quality framework to help departments improve their data use
Interview: UK national statistician on how data has helped government – and the public – in coronavirus response
20 Oct 2020 Coronavirus
Interview: UK national statistician on how data has helped government – and the public – in coronavirus response
To mark World Statistics Day, Professor Sir Ian Diamond reveals how the work of statisticians has been crucial in supporting government’s pandemic response, as well as his thoughts on the media and politicians’ use of numbers
Social Security Advisory Committee chair Sir Ian Diamond named national statistician
06 Aug 2019 Digital, Data & Technology
Social Security Advisory Committee chair Sir Ian Diamond named national statistician

Former University of Aberdeen vice-chancellor to take up role after first recruitment process comes up empty
Civil service introduces 15,000-strong analysis function
21 Mar 2018 Analysis
Civil service introduces 15,000-strong analysis function

ONS reveals new profession for analysts and data scientists after being challenged by Sir Jeremy Heywood to become more visible