Summary
Sir Robert Chote has resigned from his role as chairman of the UK Statistics Authority. This comes after a critical review highlighted problems with the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which provides important data for government decisions. The government believes new leadership is needed to fix these issues and restore trust in the data.
Key Facts
- Sir Robert Chote resigned from his position as chairman of the UK Statistics Authority.
- The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has been criticized for issues with its data.
- The Bank of England is concerned about the reliability of ONS job market data, which affects interest rate decisions.
- Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden emphasized the need for new leadership to tackle challenges.
- A government review found "deep-seated" problems at the ONS.
- This is the second major resignation from the ONS in recent months.
- Sir Robert Chote will start a new job as president of Trinity College, Oxford in September.
- The ONS provides data crucial for government policies on various topics like benefits and crime.
