Among those who had accessed the Internet for private use nearly eight in ten adults used the Internet to find information about goods or services (79 per cent) while 72 per cent used e-mail. Almost half of all adults who had accessed the Internet for per...
Those adults who had never accessed the Internet (38 per cent) were asked why they had not used it. A wide range of reasons was given and respondents could give more than one answer if they wished. Forty-two per cent of those who had not used the Internet...
Standing instructions on the control of statistical surveys require that regular quarterly surveys to businesses and local authorities be reviewed at least once every three years.
The survey measures the number of Internet connections in the UK to pro...
The data tables on Internet Access show information about both households with home access to the Internet and individuals' use of the Internet. The National Statistics Omnibus Survey is the source for data on households and individuals. Prior to May 200...
E-commerce is having a huge impact on the way we do business. It can lead to dramatic growth in trade, increase markets, improve efficiency and effectiveness and can transform business processes. ONS developed the Index of Internet Connectivity as part of...
An annual report on National Statistics produced by the Government Statistical Service.
This report charts the major developments, successes and lessons learnt during the year. There is a strategic introduction and a report on National Statistics produ...
Latest First Release (FR) from this survey. e-commerce is only part of the ONS's drive to produce data for the New Economy (including, internet connectivity).
The Government Research and Development Survey is conducted annually. The Survey is a census which collects data on research and development within all Government Departments, excluding local authorities and a small area of central government.
Results ...
The Office for National Statistics carries out the Omnibus Survey, a multi-purpose survey based on interviews with a sample of about 1,800 adults per survey month, with one adult selected from each household.
The Survey is a vehicle providing quick res...