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Office for National Statistics

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK's largest independent producer of official statistics and the recognized national statistical institute. It collects and publishes statistics related to the economy, population, and society at national, regional, and local levels.

Communication Overview

Total releases

Number of press releases published by this department during the last 12 months, based on publicly available announcements.
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Avg per month

Average number of press releases published per calendar month over the last 12 months. This smooths short-term fluctuations in publishing activity.
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Avg word count

Average length of published press releases, measured in words. Calculated only for months where content was published.
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Avg readability

Average Flesch Reading Ease score across all published press releases. Higher values indicate plainer English. Scores are indicative only and vary by subject matter.
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Friday PM releases

Percentage of press releases published after 3pm on Fridays, relative to the department’s total output during the period.
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Single-release items

Estimated proportion of announcements published once, without a closely related follow-up release during the same period. This is based on similarity of titles and timing.
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Metrics are descriptive only and indicate publication patterns rather than intent or impact.

Releases per month

Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)

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Leaders in Analysis an interview with Aakash and Jane

Leaders in Analysis an interview with Aakash and Jane

Thursday, 08 October 2020

In September we hosted our first ‘Leaders in Analysis’ event where two senior analysts shared their career stories...

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Census rehearsal taking place this autumn

Census rehearsal taking place this autumn

Thursday, 12 September 2019

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is carrying out a census rehearsal this October, in preparation for the next census in 2021....

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Census test happening now

Census test happening now

Thursday, 06 April 2017

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is currently carrying out a test in preparation for the next census in 2021. The 2017 Test will give ONS th...

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Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Joint Statement by President Macron and Prime Minister Starmer, Co-chairs of the International Summit on the Strait of Hormuz: 17 April 2026

Cabinet Office Queen Elizabeth Trust launched to strengthen communities across the United Kingdom

UK Health Security Agency RSV maternal vaccine cuts baby hospital admissions by up to 85%

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street PM call with Prime Minister Magyar of Hungary: 17 April 2026

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street PM call with President Aoun of Lebanon: 17 April 2026

Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street PM meeting with President Macron of France: 17 April 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office The only solution to the current crisis in South Sudan is through the immediate cessation of hostilities: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Civil Nuclear Constabulary CNC leads multi-force legal mock trial event

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Dame Helen Ghosh named as preferred Chair for the Office for Environmental Protection 

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