UK statistics office delays retail sales data amid ongoing quality concerns

The UK’s ONS has delayed July retail sales data release to Sept 5, citing “additional quality assurance.” Originally due Aug 23, the move deepens scrutiny of the agency’s reliability after a string of errors and delays in key economic indicators.
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The UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced on August 19 that it would postpone the release of July retail sales data by two weeks, citing the need for additional quality assurance. Originally scheduled for August 23, the figures will now be published on September 5. The delay marks the…

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