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Why is independent data important?

Independent data, like that from the ONS about children in workless homes, is crucial because it provides unbiased facts. It helps us understand big issues without political spin or commercial influence. This ensures that discussions about important topics, and the decisions made from them, are based on reliable, neutral information, rather than opinions or guesswork.

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1.5 million children lived in workless UK homes

Questions this opens up

Who pays for ONS? What is data bias? How do statistics help policy?

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