UKSA/Treasury consultation on the Reform to RPI Methodology - Webinar
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This is your opportunity to hear about how the UKSA is consulting on making these methodological changes in a way that follows statistical best practice.
You are invited to join a webinar on the UKSA/Treasury consultation on the Reform to Retail Prices Index (RPI) Methodology, which has been extended until 21 August 2020 in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The UK Statistics Authority (the Authority) and HM Treasury have launched a consultation on the Authority’s proposal to address the shortcomings of the Retail Prices Index (RPI) measure of inflation.
HM Treasury is consulting on the appropriate timing for the proposed changes to the RPI to take place. The Authority is consulting on how to make its proposed methodological changes to the RPI in a way that follows best statistical practice.