Government Statistical Service newsletter - August 2022
Welcome to the latest round-up of news and information relevant to all members of the Government Statistical Service (GSS). This month's newsletter has been curated by Natasha.
As always, we welcome any feedback sent to GSSNet@statistics.gov.uk.
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News
The Analysis Function Strategy 2022 to 2025
Following a launch event on Friday 22 July, the new Analysis Function Strategy is now live!
You can read the full strategy on the Analysis Function website.
If you would like the Analysis Function Central Team to present the strategy to your team or network, please email Analysis.Function@ons.gov.uk for more information.
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) consultation
HMRC have published a consultation that proposes several potential options for improving the range of data they collect, use, and share across government. The aim of the consultation is to ensure that the data held by HMRC and wider government gives an accurate, up to date picture of citizens and businesses. This will help build a trusted, modern tax administration system and improve government policy making.
The consultation concentrates on the following six core data options:
- the business sector of the self-employed
- the occupations of employees and the self-employed
- the location or locations of an employment or a business.
- the hours employees work
- dividends paid to shareholders in owner managed businesses
- the start and end dates of self-employment
The consultation will concentrate on data collected directly from taxpayers. HMRC will continue to look critically at the data it collects, and will collect, from third parties to support its objectives and improve customer experience.
The consultation supports the cross-government strategy of data sharing and collection. It will help improve policy and provide better services for the UK population.
You can find out more about how HMRC intends to improve the use of data it collects on GOV.UK. The consultation will run from 20 July 2022 to 12 October 2022.
Abstracts for the Methodology Symposium 2022
A reminder that the deadline for abstracts for the Methodology Symposium is Friday 19 August.
The theme for this year's Symposium is "Sustainable Statistics: Preparing for the Unknown". It will be hosted by the Methodology and Quality Directorate of the Office for National Statistics, and will take place virtually on Tuesday 8 November and Wednesday 9 November 2022.
You can find more information about the Symposium on the Analysis Function website, including details about how to submit an abstract for a presentation or talk.
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Guidance
Knowledge to Action (K2A) is a process that has been developed by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID). It encourages people to use a wide range of data sources and information to prompt action or change.
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Events
Accessibility Clinic
Do you have a question about accessibility for statistical and analytical publications? Come along to the Accessibility Clinic with any accessibility queries related to data, statistics or analysis. This includes accessibility of spreadsheets, statistical or analytical publications and data visualisations.
The next clinic is on Wednesday 31 August at 10am. The session will take place on Microsoft Teams. You can find more information about the clinic and how to attend on the Analysis Function website.
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Blog
The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) explain their approach to support product developers in producing intelligence outputs that are accessible, useable, and meet the needs of different audiences.
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Opportunities
There are several opportunities available across the GSS, including:
- Statistical Officer (StO) roles
- Higher Statistical Officer (HStO) roles
- Senior Statistical Officer (SStO) roles - nationwide and London-based opportunities
You can find more information about these opportunities on the Analysis Function website. The closing date for these roles is Tuesday 16 August 2022.
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And finally...
Did you know we have a Twitter account where you can keep up to date with all things GSS? Follow us @UKGSS to get the latest updates!
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