A senior UK statistics official criticizes the government for the length of time it takes to appoint a new chief statistician who can address concerns about the reliability of parts of the country’s economic data. Both outlets report that one of Britain’s most senior statisticians expresses frustration with the delay, describing the situation as a prolonged search for a leader able to restore confidence in official statistics. The criticism centers on the gap between the stated need for improved trust in economic data and the time required to fill the top role responsible for oversight and standards. Bloomberg and the Financial Post present the remarks as reflecting impatience within the statistics community, while not detailing specific allegations about individual datasets. The articles align on the main point: the appointment process has taken longer than expected, and senior leadership in statistics is calling for progress so that concerns about confidence in economic statistics can be addressed. The government’s response is not outlined in the provided excerpts.