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Correction: Knife Crime Statistics Amended

The Guardian issues a correction on knife crime statistics for London, Dorset, North Yorkshire, and Suffolk. Discover the accurate ONS data and other recent amendments.

ONS cuts reports by 10% to improve data quality

The UK's Office for National Statistics will reduce its publications by 10% in 2026 to prioritise core data reliability amid Treasury concerns. Discover how this affects economic policymaking.

O'Neill rejects xG: "I don't believe in it"

Celtic icon Martin O'Neill delivers a refreshingly honest critique of modern football's obsession with statistics, revealing why he trusts his instincts over data in the dugout.

Messi's record MLS season goes unnoticed

Lionel Messi has delivered what statistics confirm is the greatest individual season in Major League Soccer history, yet questions remain about its impact and recognition in the football world.

Tory minister attacks official immigration statistics

Conservative Immigration Minister Chris Philp sparks outrage after questioning the accuracy of official migration figures, accusing the Office for National Statistics of using 'immigration survey' methods.

Van Dijk & Salah Stats That Embarrass Manchester United

Exclusive analysis reveals how Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah's combined statistics create an unstoppable force for Liverpool, with the Dutch defender outperforming entire teams and the Egyptian king maintaining world-class form.

Footballers Who Scored Most Goals in One Match

Discover the astonishing stories behind footballers who scored the majority of their career goals in just one extraordinary match, from record-breaking debuts to forgotten heroes of the beautiful game.

Rachel Reeves slams 'shambolic' ONS economic data

Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches a blistering attack on the Office for National Statistics, criticising its 'shambolic' GDP figures and demanding a major review to restore trust in UK economic data.

Fired US Statistician: Trump 'Dangerous' for Data Integrity

Ex-Bureau of Labor Statistics chief Erika McEntarfer breaks her silence, alleging political pressure and data manipulation under the Trump administration. She warns his return would be 'dangerous' for US economic integrity.

WHSmith London office at just 11% occupancy

New data reveals WHSmith's London HQ is haemorrhaging staff as employees overwhelmingly reject the return-to-office mandate, with occupancy rates languishing at a mere 11%.

UK Economy Flatlines in July: 0.0% Growth Recorded

Britain's economic growth stalled in July with 0.0% GDP growth, delivering a major blow to Chancellor Rachel Reeves and raising fears of imminent tax hikes to fill a £22 billion black hole in public finances.

ABS Key Income and Housing Survey Delayed Until 2026

Exclusive briefing documents reveal a significant delay to the crucial ABS Income and Housing Survey, leaving policymakers and economists without vital data on wages, inequality, and housing costs until 2026.

Record 1.5m Food Parcels for UK Children in Poverty Crisis

Shocking new data from the Trussell Trust reveals an unprecedented surge in child poverty across the UK, with food banks in its network distributing over one million emergency food parcels to children in the past year—the highest number ever recorded.

US Union Membership Soars to Historic High

New government data reveals a dramatic surge in US union membership, reaching levels not seen in decades as workers across sectors mobilise for better pay and conditions.

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