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The UK's largest independent producer of official statistics and the recognised national statistical institute of the UK
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We’re the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the UK’s largest independent producer of official statistics. The statistics we gather make a real difference, helping people make important decisions for the nation and our communities on everything from health and education to the environment and the cost of living. We’re responsible for the census that happens every ten years and share information and analysis about some of the UK’s most topical issues. To find out more about how you can join us at the ONS, email talent.acquisition@ons.gov.uk or call 01633 455556. We don't monitor LinkedIn for messages, for general and statistical enquiries contact https://www.ons.gov.uk/aboutus/contactus/generalandstatisticalenquiries
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From areas to take a break, to collaboration spaces and quiet booths, you’ll always find somewhere to suit your working needs at our offices. Learn more about working at the ONS ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gdremkwq
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Average UK house prices grew over the year for the first time since last summer. House prices saw an annual rise in every nation and region, except London and the South East, with Scotland seeing the fastest annual growth. After two years of unprecedented and generally accelerating annual growth, private rental price rises showed tentative signs of easing. Most nations and English regions saw a slowdown, with a notable easing in London. Read more about the latest house prices and private rental prices ➡ https://lnkd.in/ez9dCt55 #HousePrices #RentalPrices #Economy
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Public sector net borrowing excluding public sector banks was £20.5 billion in April 2024, the fourth highest April borrowing since monthly records began in 1993. Public sector net debt excluding public sector banks was £2,687.4 billion at the end of April 2024, provisionally estimated to be around 97.9% of the UK’s annual gross domestic product. Read the full article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ep_pVPcY
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There was another large fall in annual inflation led by lower electricity and gas prices, due to the reduction in the Ofgem energy price cap. Tobacco prices also helped pull down the rate, with no duty changes announced in the budget. Meanwhile food price inflation saw further falls over the year. These falls were partially offset by a small uptick in petrol prices. Read more about today's inflation figures ➡️ https://lnkd.in/en5hW_ii #Inflation #CPI #Economy
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Because everybody is different, we offer our colleague the ability to work flexibly through flexi-time and a combination of remote-working and office time. Learn more about working at the ONS at our website ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gdremkwq
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Everyone has their own unique set of skills, interests and career ambitions, whether that’s journalism or graphic design, HR or IT. Explore the variety of roles our colleagues have at the ONS and get inspired! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ekvynj9v
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NEW PODCAST 🎙 With the public release of large language models putting Artificial Intelligence (AI) firmly on our radar, the latest episode of Statistically Speaking explores what benefits this technology might hold for statistics and analysis. https://lnkd.in/esy-8d65
AI: The Future of Data
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Don’t have a background in statistics, but want a career that counts? Like Patrick, you don’t need one to join us at the ONS. Learn more about our work from the people who work with us ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eMHNxSeC
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Just one of the staff networks at the ONS is our Mental Health Allies support group, with trained volunteers to help colleagues get confidential support. Find out more about life at the ONS ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gdremkwq #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek