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It’s Friday, which can only mean one thing… we are back bringing you an update into the events and awareness days coming up over the next week!

So if you’re launching a PR campaign or just planning on running newsjacking, make sure the below events are on your radar:

ONS UK LABOUR MARKET RELEASE, 23rd FEBRUARY

If you are working in the financial sector, this release is going to be a big one. The ONS UK market release makes estimates of employment, unemployment, inactivity, average weekly earnings, vacancies and other labour market related statistics for the UK. This release also includes UK and non-UK people in the labour market, number of people on zero hour contracts and Labour market flows.

You can find out more about the ONS labour market release, here.

BANANA BREAD DAY, 23rd FEBRUARY

People may feel banana-breaded out from all the loaves made in the first lockdown, but it’s making a comeback as this Tuesday is the official Banana Bread Day!

From reactive recipes, comments and even products, this day could really help build those links back to site!

You can find out more about Banana Bread Day here.

ONS UNDERSTANDING TOWNS IN ENGLAND AND WALES: POPULATION AND DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS, 24th FEBRUARY

On the 24th of February, ONS will be releasing their updated population and demographic analysis of both England and Wales. Released at 09.30, the data will show analysis on towns in England and Wales, with a focus on population and demography.

Find out more about ONS Population and Demographic Analysis, here.

CORONAVIRUS AND THE LASTEST INDICATORS FOR THE UK ECONOMY AND SOCIETY, 25th FEBRUARY

This release from ONS will again be useful primarily if you’re working in the financial sector, released at 09:30, it will include early experimental data on the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the UK economy and society. These faster indicators are created using rapid response surveys, novel data sources and experimental methods.

Find out more about the latest ONS Indicators for the UK Economy and Society, here.

TELL A FAIRYTALE DAY, 26th FEBRUARY

In stark contrast to the heavy data sets coming your way from ONS, here’s a fun one for you – the 26th of February is Tell a Fairy Tale Day!

It’s a day for celebrating happily ever afters, glass slippers, and ugly ducklings! This is perfect if you’re working with a kid friendly brand and looking to push out some fun reactive content.

Find out more about Tell a Fairy Tale Day here.