An independent statistician using data to understand our world and to predict the future
This post was updated on 1st May 2022 with the latest data
The government requires all organisations employing 250 or more employees to submit gender pay gap data. All data is available to the public and can be found on the government’s gender pay gap website. I have downloaded this data and created a spreadsheet tool to present the data in a more user-friendly and visual format.
[Read more…] about Pay Gap Data #5 – Where can I find gender pay gap data for 2021?
It was a warm and sunny March this year in the UK. In fact it was the 2nd sunniest March on record.
[Read more…] about UK Weather Tracker #62 – March 2022
The 2022 Six Nations (Men’s) ended with France beating England to win their 1st Grand Slam and 6 Nations title since 2010. Ireland ran them close scoring 24 tries in all (joint 2nd highest on record) and Italy won their 1st game in 36 matches in dramatic fashion in Cardiff. England, Wales and Scotland all disappointed their fans and have questions to answer.
[Read more…] about 6 Nations History #2 – The men’s story so far in 2022
Winter 2022 was the 8th warmest on record and was typical of the winters that we now get due to our changing climate.
It was a warm and wet February this year in the UK. In fact it was the 7th warmest February on record and resulted in the 8th warmest winter we’ve had in the UK.
[Read more…] about UK Weather Tracker #61 – February 2022
Here’s a question for you. Would you notice a sunny and dry January more than a dull and wet July? In other words, did you enjoy the 12th driest and 3rd sunniest January on record just gone? Your answer will reveal what seasonal expectations and what it takes for you to notice something different from the norm.
[Read more…] about UK Weather Tracker #60 – January 2022
December marks the start of the 2022 meteorological year and it was very grey, dull and boring.
[Read more…] about UK Weather Tracker #59 – December 2021
Will there be any football this Christmas? The Omicron variant of COVID19 is wreaking havoc with football and rugby schedules and the traditional Boxing Day lineup is in danger of being cancelled. So what will football fans do instead? The good news is I am giving a Christmas present to all football supporter that is almost as good as the real thing. All you need are 2 packs of playing cards, a pen and paper or a spreadsheet and you can play a simple football simulation game which guarantees fun and excitement for all.
The UK autumn in 2021 was the 3rd warmest on record and consistent with the step change in autumnal climate seen 25 years ago.
A warmer November than usual confirmed the 2021 Autumn as the 3rd warmest on record for the UK and warmest on record in Northern Ireland.
[Read more…] about UK Weather Tracker #58 – November 2021
