Interesting data for 2016 fom the Office of National Statistics

To brighten-up any statistics lessons, at any level (GCSE or A Level), here's a link to an interesting collection of data for 2016 (source: The Office of National Statistics).

Visual 2016: That was the year that was

This collection of data includes the most popular baby names in 2016, information which shows the gender pay gap, and the UK's contribution to the EU budget.

Use this as an ideal starting point for planning a lesson or sequence of lessons, to not only use real-life data, but data that will stimulate interest and engagement as well as topical discussion and debate.