Lies, damned lies and statistics: Why we can’t trust numbers anymore Opinion If we are serious about reform and achieving economic growth, we must first ensure that our understanding of our country is underpinned by accurate statistics, says Ben Sweetman There are lies, damned lies and statistics, as the saying goes. But robust and reliable data is the foundation of good governance. If we are to have [...]
New labour force survey could be delayed to 2027 amid falling participation Economics Since the pandemic, the ONS has struggled with falling response rates to its flagship labour force survey (LFS), which has raised questions over the accuracy of its data.