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ONS delays Labour Force Survey transition to improve data quality

The UK data regulator postponed the move to a Transformed Labour Force Survey, pushing the planned timeline from November 2026 to some point next year.

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Forexlive reports the UK’s Office for National Statistics said it will continue laying groundwork for improvements to Labour Force Survey data by transitioning to a Transformed Labour Force Survey, or TLFS.

The update follows concerns dating back to 2023 about a falling response rate to the Labour Force Survey, which the ONS says has hurt the quality of labour market information.

Forexlive adds that the ONS had previously targeted a transition timeline of November 2026, but has since pushed it to “some time next year,” acknowledging the process may still face delays.

The outlet says ONS director-general for Surveys and Economic and Social Statistics James Benford noted it is unclear when, or even if, remaining issues can be fully addressed in 2027.

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