This section contains links to all government departments who are responsible for producing statistics. It also provides links to other departments and international organisations that collect and/or publish statistics. Click on the department of your choice to see the work they are responsible for and to view their publications.
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute carries out high technology research and development, statutory, analytical, and diagnostic testing functions for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (Northern Ireland) and other Government departments, public bodies and commercial companies.
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) aims to promote sustainable economic growth and the development of the countryside in Northern Ireland. The Department assists the competitive development of the agri-food, fishing and forestry sectors of the Northern Ireland economy, having regard for the need of the consumers, the welfare of animals and the conservation and enhancement of the environment.
The Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is responsible for business advice and regulation, further and higher education and international trade. It also leads on regulatory reform, innovation, science and technology.
The Cabinet Office sits at the very centre of government, with an overarching purpose of making government work better. It supports the Prime Minister and the Cabinet, helping to ensure effective development, coordination and implementation of policy and operations across all government departments. It also leads work to ensure that the Civil Service provides the most effective and efficient support to Government to help it meet its objectives.
The Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission (CMEC) is a Non-Departmental Public Body established to take responsibility for the child maintenance system in Great Britain.
Communities and Local Government (CLG) is responsible for local government services as well as regeneration of areas. It is also concerned with housing issues (including homelessness) and planning.
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is responsible of sports and creative industries. It is also concerned with the historic environment and tourism.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is responsible for the defence of the country and for international military operations. It also manages the defence estate, military equipment and logistics.
The Department for Education (DfE) is responsible for school-level education and children’s services.
The Department of Education (Northern Ireland)'s primary statutory duty is to promote the education of the people of the north of Ireland and to ensure the effective implementation of education policy. The Department’s main statutory areas of responsibility are 0-4 provision, primary, post-primary and special education and the youth service.
The Department for Employment and Learning (Northern Ireland) exists to promote economic, social and personal development through high quality learning, research and skills training, and to help people into employment and promote good employment practices.
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is responsible for energy production and supply. It is also concerned with ways to limit the effects of climate change.
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (DETI) plays a crucial role in formulating and delivering economic development policy in terms of Enterprise, Social Economy, Innovation, Energy, Telecoms and Tourism in Northern Ireland. In addition, the Department has responsibility for ensuring a modern regulatory framework to support business and protect consumers.
The Department of the Environment comprises two Executive Agencies and eight supporting policy, operational delivery and resources Divisions. These Agencies and Divisions, which are organised within three functional groups, work in partnership to achieve the Department’s overall vision and strategic objectives.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is concerned with securing a healthy natural environment. This includes promoting a low carbon and efficient economy, ensuring a thriving and secure food and farming sector and supporting development of sustainable rural communities.
The Food Standards Agency is an independent department responsible for protecting the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food.
The Forestry Commission (FC) manages woodlands and commercial forests owned by the government.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is responsible for the collection of taxes owed by individuals and companies. It also pays child benefit and tax credits.
HM Treasury is responsible for formulating and implementing financial and economic policy.
The Department of Health (DH) is responsible for improving the quality and convenience of care provided by the National Health Service and social services.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is responsible for protecting people against risks to their health or safety arising from work activities.
The Health and Social Care Information Centre (IC) is a central source of health and social care information.
The Health Protection Agency is an independent body responsible for protecting the health and well-being of the population.
The Department of Health, Social Service and Public Safety (Northern Ireland) seeks to improve the health and well-being of the population and reduce health inequalities.
The Home Office is responsible for immigration and passports, drugs policy, counter-terrorism and police.
The National Health Service National Services Scotland provides NHS services within the devolved administration.
The Department for International Development (DFID) manages Britain's aid to poor countries and works to end extreme poverty.
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is responsible for managing the criminal, civil and family justice systems.
The Department of Justice is responsible for ensuring there is a fair and effective justice system in Northern Ireland and for increasing public confidence in that system.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is an executive non-departmental public body established to enable sustainable development in the marine area and to promote the UK government's vision for clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse oceans and seas.
The National Records of Scotland (NRS) is responsible for the registration of life events in Scotland, production of demographic statistics, administering the Scottish Census, and looking after the national archives of Scotland.
The National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse (NTA) works to improve the availability, capacity and effectiveness of treatment for drug misuse in England.
The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) produce information on Northern Ireland’s population and socio-economic conditions.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) produces information to help improve understanding of the UK's economy and society.
The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) is the independent safety and economic regulator for Britain's railways.
The Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages.
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is responsible for regulating qualifications, examinations and assessments in England and vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland.
The Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) aims to contribute to and oversee the co-ordination of Executive policies and programmes to deliver a peaceful, fair, equal and prosperous society.
Passenger Focus is the independent consumer watchdog for Britain’s rail passengers and bus, coach and tram passengers in England outside of London. Our mission is to get the best deal for passengers.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s purpose is to make Northern Ireland safer for everyone through professional, progressive policing. This goal is acheived through policing with the community. This proactive, community-driven approach sees the police and local community working together to identify and solve problems.
The Department for Regional Development (DRD) supports the economy by planning, developing and maintaining safe and sustainable transportation networks; promoting airport and harbour services; addressing regional imbalance in infrastructure; and shaping the long-term future of the region. It also contributes to the health and well-being of the community and the protection of the environment by maintaining and developing the policy and regulatory environment which provides sustainable, high quality water and sewerage services.
The devolved government for Scotland (SG) is responsible for a number of issues including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport.
The Department for Social Development (Northern Ireland) has strategic responsibility for urban regeneration, community and voluntary sector development, social legislation, housing, social security benefits, pensions and child support.
The Department for Transport (DfT) is responsible for providing reliable and efficient transport networks. It also works to improve the environmental performance of transport and tackle climate change.
The devolved Welsh Government (WAG) is responsible for a number of issues including the economy, health, education, and local government.
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for the payment of pensions and disability benefits. It also provides benefits and other services for the unemployed.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is the UK's independent specialist aviation regulator. Its activities include economic regulation, airspace policy, and safety regulation and consumer protection.
The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) is the official agency for the collection, analysis and dissemination of quantitative information about higher education in the UK.
The IPCC was established by the Police Reform Act and became operational in April 2004. The IPCC is independent, making its decisions entirely independently of the police, government and complainants. Its primary statutory purpose is to increase public confidence in the police complaints system in England and Wales.
The Scottish Consortium for Learning Disability is a charity that is made up of 12 Partner Organisations who have joined together with funding from the Scottish Government to help people make the changes set out in 'The same as you?'
Eurostat is the Statistical Office of the European Communities. It provides the European Union (EU) with statistics at European level.