Introduction
We are currently in the process of transforming our labour market statistics. This page provides the latest information on the ongoing work on our Labour Force Survey (LFS), as well as updates and plans for the development and dual run of the new Transformed Labour Force Survey (TLFS).
Latest transformation update
Labour market transformation - update on progress and plans: November 2025 [published 14 November 2025]
Previous transformation update
Labour market transformation - update on progress and plans: July 2025 [published 21 July 2025]
Labour market transformation - update on progress and plans: April 2025 [published 10 April 2025]
Labour market transformation - update on progress and plans: December 2024 [published 3 December 2024]
Labour market transformation - update on progress and plans: July 2024 [published 18 July 2024]
Labour market transformation - update on progress and plans: April 2024 [published 29 April 2024]
Labour market transformation - update on progress and plans: November 2023 [published 14 November 2023)
Labour market transformation - update on progress and plans: May 2023 [published 17 May 2023]
Labour market transformation - update on progress and plans: January 2023 [published 24 January 2023]
Labour market transformation - update on progress and plans: September 2022 [published 20 September 2022]
Labour Force Survey quality update
Labour Force Survey quality update: January 2026 [published 20 January 2026]
Labour Force Survey quality update: September 2025 [published 16 September 2025]
Labour Force Survey quality update: May 2025 [published 13 May 2025]
Labour Force Survey performance and quality monitoring report
Labour Force Survey performance and quality monitoring report: January to March 2025 [published 13 May 2025]
Methodological Assurance Review Panel comments
Methodological Assurance Review Panel Annual Report: 2024 to 2025 [published 7 October 2025]
Methodological Assurance Review Panel's comments on Labour Force Survey Recovery Plan [published 10 April 2025]
Methodological Assurance Review Panel's comments on proposals for the design of the Transformed Labour Force Survey [published 10 April 2025]
Labour Market Surveys Academic Review: Report to the Methodological Assurance Review Panel [published 3 December 2024]
Transformed Labour Force Survey TLFS technical design review Articles
Transformed Labour Force Survey TLFS technical design review: April 2025 [published 10 April 2025]
Impact of reweighting on Labour Force Survey key indicators Articles
Impact of reweighting on Labour Force Survey key indicators: December 2024 [published 3 December 2024)
Impact of reweighting on Labour Force Survey key indicators: 2024 [published 5 February 2024)
Impact of reweighting on Labour Force Survey key indicators: 2022 [published 23 May 2022]
Stakeholder Advisory Panel on Labour Market Statistics
The Stakeholder Advisory Panel on Labour Market Statistics provides independent advice to the National Statistician on the uses and application of labour market statistics.
The establishment of the Panel was recommended as part of an Office for National Statistics (ONS) review of the LFS in May 2024.
Transformation of labour market statistics in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA)is currently in the process of transforming the LFS and associated labour market statistics for Northern Ireland. This work is being advanced alongside work by the ONS to transform the LFS in Great Britain. This will ensure the continued accuracy and reliability of UK-wide statistics. For further details please visit the NISRA webpage The Transformation of Labour Market Statistics in Northern Ireland.
Labour Force Survey user guidance
Our guidance about the background and methodology of the Labour Force Survey.
Transformed Labour Force Survey user guidance
We have created a suite of guidance documents to help our users familiarise themselves with the TLFS and get a better understanding of how it compares with the current LFS and Annual Population Survey (APS).
User queries
If you have any queries please contact the Labour Market Transformation team: labour.market.transformation@ons.gov.uk
Relevant links
Latest Labour market overview
Our Labour Force Survey (LFS) Quality and Methodology Information (QMI)
Our Annual Population Survey (APS) Quality and Methodology Information (QMI)