Take a look at our latest blog to see more about our work to lay the foundations for Census 2031 and the population statistics we know are so important to so many decisions. 👇

Really enjoyed visiting King Edward’s this week - some amazing students with brilliant questions and insights.

Ahead of publication of the latest international migration estimates on 27th November, we've published an update. UK long-term international migration statistics no longer rely on survey data but are, instead, produced using administrative data. Take a look at the blog to see more. 👇

We've published our latest update on population and migration statistics, take a look via the link here! 👇https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/populationandmigration/populationestimates/articles/quarterlyupdateonpopulationandmigrationstatistics/november2025

Today sees the launch of the Office for National Statistics Census 2031 Topic Consultation and Government Statistical Service Ethnicity Harmonisation Consultation. Take a look at the 🧵👇for information on both. Please share with your networks.

Today the UK Statistics Authority has recommended Government commissions a census of England and Wales in 2031. Subject to Government approval, along side growing use of administrative data this will support a system of population & migration statistics which best meets the needs of users.

Latest ONS data shows long-term international migration falling by nearly half since a year earlier. Take a look at my blog to find out more about what’s driving this and our future plans👇

Take a look at this really important role in the Office for National Statistics, including leading on international migration estimates. Deadline Tuesday 3rd June. Locations Newport, Titchfield (Fareham), Manchester & Darlington. Please share! www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cg...

Another enjoyable morning at the @ri-science.bsky.social Y5 Maths Masterclass. It’s such a brilliant scheme with impressive participants! It’s been fun doing the @royalstatsoc.bsky.social William Guy Lecture as a workshop, demonstrating the importance of maths and statistics in our everyday lives!

Had a really enjoyable morning @ri-science.bsky.social doing an extended workshop version of my @royalstatsoc.bsky.social William Guy Lecture. It’s a great way to finish my activities for #BritishScienceWeek!

We’re celebrating the start of British Science Week! There is brilliant stuff going on at ONS including the partnership with BBC and @microbit.org some amazing ONS STEM Ambassadors, and lots of STEM related apprentices! I cannot do it justice here, so read the blog! blog.ons.gov.uk/author/mary-...

This week we published information on methods development for migration, and proposed publication schedule and revisions for population and migration. blog.ons.gov.uk/2025/02/26/w.... If you have any feedback to support our continuous improvement please do get in touch via [email protected]!

This is a brilliant initiative and I’ve been so impressed with all the children I’ve spoken to so far! They have had brilliant questions and it’s been a lot of fun. So if you’re thinking about applying just go for it!

UKSA is recruiting for a chair for the National Statistician’s advisory panel on migration statistics. Take a look at the UKSA website for more info! Closing date for applications is 26th February. uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/news/vacancy...

We’ve just published our latest quarterly update so you can see more about our plans for population and migration statistics outputs: www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopula...

Today the Office for National Statistics published the latest UK population projections. Take a look at this blog to find out more, including information on variant projections and a link to our new interactive tool: blog.ons.gov.uk/2025/01/28/n...

I really enjoyed my first RSS William Guy Lecture talk for 2025, delivered online this morning! If you work with primary school age children and are interested in the talk please get in touch! There is an online version and more information here: rss.org.uk/policy-campa...

Being new to Bluesky I thought I’d end the year with a summary of activity from 2024. Hope you enjoy seeing what we have been up to and I look forward to seeing what 2025 brings! 1/14

Hello! 👋 Great to see you here! I’ll be mostly talking about data and statistics!