People should be able to declare themselves ‘Black English’ on the census says Labour MP David Lammy

People should be able to declare themselves ‘Black English’ on the census says Labour MP David Lammy Tottenham MP said absence of option showed a lack of racial equality in the UK  ONS said tests found ‘evidence didn’t support change to include Black English’ Census also had option for respondents to describe ethnicity in their … Read more

Woman reveals her mum accidentally filled out census incorrectly

Woman reveals her mum accidentally filled out census incorrectly and called her brother a ‘barrister’ rather than ‘barista’ – as others share their VERY amusing mistakes Once-in-a-decade survey was filled out by millions across the country yesterday  People took to Twitter to reveal they made mistakes when initially filling it in One told how mum … Read more

Census chiefs facing anger over failures to issue digital codes to households

Census chiefs facing mounting anger over failures to issue digital codes to allow households to complete national survey online Mounting anger after digital codes for the Census, due today, failed to be issued  Many yet to receive access code to fill out ten-yearly form, despite fine warnings  Fury at 40min wait to speak to officials … Read more

Census scam: Ignore cold calls saying you’re facing a fine

Scammers are reportedly cold-calling households claiming they have filled in their Census forms incorrectly and ‘fining’ them. The 2021 Census is a legitimate survey conducted every decade to count the number of people in England and Wales, along with other details. It is a legal requirement to fill out the Census for all households. The … Read more

Military veterans are to be counted in census for the first time

Military veterans are to be counted in census for the first time in a bid to increase understanding of their needs Forces veterans to be counted in census after campaign by Royal British Legion Hopes that including former troops will increase understanding of their needs National census is once in decade survey of households in … Read more

Census will ask public to provide details about their sexual orientation and gender identity

Census will ask public to provide details about their sexual orientation and gender identity for first time in bid to compile reliable data on Britain’s LGBT population Questions will be voluntary and for people aged 16 and over, ONS said  ONS deputy national statistician said decision makes are ‘operating in a vacuum’  Chief executive of … Read more