Stats boss quits as minister says new leadership needed

Published: 7/8/2025
Stats boss quits as minister says new leadership needed
Sir Robert Chote resigns as chairman of UK Statistics Authority due to challenges at Office for National Statistics (ONS). The government emphasizes the need for new leadership to address issues affecting confidence in ONS data. Chote's departure follows a critical review of ONS data reliability, impacting government decision-making and Bank of England policy considerations.