Why we need better data to improve the lives of ageing populations
UK National Statistician John Pullinger looks at an international initiative, led by the UK, to improve data so that the lives of older people can be better measured.
Leading by example - men championing job sharing in the Civil Service
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Brian Stanislas MBE, Posted on:
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A great place to work, Diversity and inclusion
In the week of International Men’s Day, we hear about men leading by example to promote the benefits of job sharing for everyone.
Making the case for evidence
At big moments in the life of our nation we need good quality, trustworthy and relevant evidence and good use of that evidence to help us make decisions. Without it we hear the selective voice of vested interests. We see …
World Statistics Day - why we should celebrate it
World Statistics Day, says UK National Statistician John Pullinger, is an opportunity to recognise the contribution statistics make to national life and celebrate the work of statisticians who help government make better decisions.
How the Nudge unit threw light on lighting up
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Sir Jeremy Heywood, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Posted on:
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Better policymaking, Civil Service Leaders
Jeremy Heywood looks at how the Behavioural Insights Team's latest report highlights a potential solution to the challenge of reducing deaths from smoking.
Better data, better lives: chairing the UN Statistical Commission
...to improve the way in which we harness data to improve our understanding of the world and help make better decisions in keeping with the theme for the meeting: better...
How the Civil Service is contributing a stronger economy
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Sir Nicholas Macpherson and Russell Barnes, Posted on:
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Civil Service Leaders
Sir Nicholas Macpherson, Permanent Secretary at HM Treasury Perusing statistical releases is one of the most enjoyable aspects of my job. And this has been a bumper week for economic...