ONS to cut reports on health and crime to improve quality of core data

The Office for National Statistics says it will reduce the number of reports, including for those on health, it produces each year by 10%. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA

The UK’s statistics agency has announced plans to scrap some of its publications on health, crime and the regions of Britain as part of its “recovery” plan to boost the reliability of its core data.

Under pressure over the quality of its data, the Office for National Statistics said it would reduce the number of reports it produces each year by about 10% in 2026 to help it prioritise resources.