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Better statistics, better decisions

Posted by: John Pullinger, Posted on: 24 January 2017 - Categories: Analysis and factual trends, New techniques
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John Pullinger, Head of the Government Statistical Service (GSS), describes the role of GSS in mobilising the power of data to help government make better decisions that improve people’s lives.

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Sex, Drugs and GDP

Posted by: Peter Patterson, Posted on: 15 October 2014 - Categories: Analysis and factual trends

The Blue Book from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) describes economic activity in the UK. This year, for the first time, it will include spending on prostitution and drugs. Peter Patterson, the Deputy Chief Economic Advisor at the ONS, describes how they calculate the figures in the Blue Book and what they mean for …

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