Mary Gregory
@marygregory.bsky.social
Director, Population Statistics, Office for National Statistics. National Numeracy Trustee. All views my own.
The UK-wide GSS ethnicity harmonisation consultation is also now open.
It is inviting views on how ethnicity data is collected across government to improve quality and consistency of ethnicity data.
The consultation is open until 4 February 2026: consultations.ons.gov.uk/harmonisatio...
It is inviting views on how ethnicity data is collected across government to improve quality and consistency of ethnicity data.
The consultation is open until 4 February 2026: consultations.ons.gov.uk/harmonisatio...
Government Statistical Service Harmonisation: Consultation on user needs for additional response options in a future ethnicity standard
- Office for National Statistics...
Find and participate in consultations run by the Office for National Statistics
consultations.ons.gov.uk
October 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The UK-wide GSS ethnicity harmonisation consultation is also now open.
It is inviting views on how ethnicity data is collected across government to improve quality and consistency of ethnicity data.
The consultation is open until 4 February 2026: consultations.ons.gov.uk/harmonisatio...
It is inviting views on how ethnicity data is collected across government to improve quality and consistency of ethnicity data.
The consultation is open until 4 February 2026: consultations.ons.gov.uk/harmonisatio...
Join one of our upcoming webinars to learn what’s involved in the consultation and why it’s important people take part eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...
You can also email us at census2031.engagement@ons.gov.uk
You can also email us at census2031.engagement@ons.gov.uk
Introduction to the Census 2031 Topic consultation
A webinar to find out more about the England and Wales Census 2031 topic consultation run by the Office for National Statistics.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Join one of our upcoming webinars to learn what’s involved in the consultation and why it’s important people take part eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...
You can also email us at census2031.engagement@ons.gov.uk
You can also email us at census2031.engagement@ons.gov.uk
Help shape the topics we collect data on in the next census. The England and Wales Census 2031 topic consultation is open from today to 4 February 2026: consultations.ons.gov.uk/census/censu...
October 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Help shape the topics we collect data on in the next census. The England and Wales Census 2031 topic consultation is open from today to 4 February 2026: consultations.ons.gov.uk/census/censu...
Alongside this, we have also published information on our criteria for assessment of our readiness to move to admin-based population estimates as our official estimates: www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopula...
Criteria for moving to admin-based population estimates as official estimates of population - Office for National Statistics
The criteria for acceptance of the admin-based population estimates (ABPEs) as the official estimates of the population.
www.ons.gov.uk
January 31, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Alongside this, we have also published information on our criteria for assessment of our readiness to move to admin-based population estimates as our official estimates: www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopula...
It’s been a privilege to work on such important areas during 2024, and I can’t wait for what’s to come in 2025!
So I’ll finish by wishing everyone a healthy and happy 2025!
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So I’ll finish by wishing everyone a healthy and happy 2025!
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December 30, 2024 at 3:23 PM
It’s been a privilege to work on such important areas during 2024, and I can’t wait for what’s to come in 2025!
So I’ll finish by wishing everyone a healthy and happy 2025!
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So I’ll finish by wishing everyone a healthy and happy 2025!
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We’ve also had a range of publications, including estimates of the very old (www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopula...) and an explainer “How is the fertility rate changing?” - well worth a read! 👇
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How is the fertility rate changing in England and Wales? - Office for National Statistics
How births and the fertility rate has changed in England and Wales
www.ons.gov.uk
December 30, 2024 at 3:23 PM
We’ve also had a range of publications, including estimates of the very old (www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopula...) and an explainer “How is the fertility rate changing?” - well worth a read! 👇
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The autumn has also seen a focus on work underpinning our admin based population estimates. We’ve been engaging with Local Authorities to get their feedback and working to make the production process more sustainable.
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December 30, 2024 at 3:23 PM
The autumn has also seen a focus on work underpinning our admin based population estimates. We’ve been engaging with Local Authorities to get their feedback and working to make the production process more sustainable.
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Autumn also saw my cohort of the GSS Fast Stream move from their first postings. It’s been brilliant to get a small insight into the experiences and enthusiasm of these individuals. I also shared this blog, inspired by questions from this cohort. 👇
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Government Statistical Service (GSS) Fast Stream – Government Analysis Function
analysisfunction.civilservice.gov.uk
December 30, 2024 at 12:39 PM
Autumn also saw my cohort of the GSS Fast Stream move from their first postings. It’s been brilliant to get a small insight into the experiences and enthusiasm of these individuals. I also shared this blog, inspired by questions from this cohort. 👇
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September was a busy month for conferences! With the @royalstatsoc.bsky.social and @bspsuk.bsky.social conferences and the International Census Forum. It was great to share what we are doing and hear more from others across the UK and beyond!
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December 30, 2024 at 12:39 PM
September was a busy month for conferences! With the @royalstatsoc.bsky.social and @bspsuk.bsky.social conferences and the International Census Forum. It was great to share what we are doing and hear more from others across the UK and beyond!
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In August the @royalstatsoc.bsky.social shared the William Guy Lecture videos. rss.org.uk/policy-campa.... This is a fantastic way to share statistics in the real world with school age children. I’m really looking forward to visiting primary schools in 2025 to do my talk in person! 9/14
December 30, 2024 at 12:39 PM
In August the @royalstatsoc.bsky.social shared the William Guy Lecture videos. rss.org.uk/policy-campa.... This is a fantastic way to share statistics in the real world with school age children. I’m really looking forward to visiting primary schools in 2025 to do my talk in person! 9/14
In July, we published 2023 mid-year population estimates. Alongside these we published more information on our admin-based population estimates (ABPEs), this represents a huge step forward in our plans to make greater use of administrative data.
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Our population is changing and so is the way we measure it | National Statistical
blog.ons.gov.uk
December 30, 2024 at 12:39 PM
In July, we published 2023 mid-year population estimates. Alongside these we published more information on our admin-based population estimates (ABPEs), this represents a huge step forward in our plans to make greater use of administrative data.
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