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  1. For certain statistics initial estimates are released with the expectation that these may be revised and updated as further data becomes available.
  2. Revisions may also be made when methods or systems are changed.

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Correction See correction
We have corrected errors in the estimates of ‘Number of firms by size and trade of firm’ which were incorrect due to a minor processing error. This correction impacts the 2017 to 2020 (inclusive) editions of the tables as subsequent editions have been produced on the correct methodology. Please contact <construction.statistics@ons.gov.uk> for further information.
3 May 2022 12:11