Annual Abstract of Statistics 2007

The OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS (ONS) is the government department that provides UK statistical and registration services. ONS is responsible for producing a wide range of key economic and social statistics which are used by policy makers across government to create evidence-based policies and monitor performance against them. The Office also builds and maintains data sources both for itself and for its business and research customers. It makes statistics available so that everyone can easily assess the state of the nation, the performance of government, and their own position

Topics covered include:
Area
Parliamentary Elections
Overseas Aid
Defence
Population and Vital Statistics
Education
Labour Market
Personal Income, Expenditure and Wealth
Health
Social Protection
Crime and Justice
Lifestyles
Environment
Housing
Transport and Communications
National Accounts
Prices
Government Finance
External Trade and Investment
Research and Development
Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Production
Banking and Insurance
Service Industry