The UK Statistics Authority is an independent organization that oversees the production and publication of official statistics in the United Kingdom. Established in 2008, its main role is to ensure that statistics are trustworthy, relevant, and useful for decision-making by the government, businesses, and the public. The authority also promotes the use of statistics in public life and works to improve the quality of statistical data. It is responsible for the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which collects and analyzes data on various aspects of life in the UK, including the economy, population, and health.