The audacity of industrial lobby groups styling themselves as appointed by governmental authority: This is from a press release of the Official Charts Company:

"In recognition of the popularity of the folk music genre, the Official Charts Company announces the first Official Folk Albums Chart.

Launched in partnership with English Folk Expo’s Manchester Folk Festival and supported by Showcase Scotland Expo, the first chart will be revealed on October 17.

The monthly chart will be compiled using physical and digital album sales, downloads and streams, from UK and Irish musicians releasing folk albums within the past 18 months.

The chart will be unveiled on the first Monday of each month on OfficialCharts.com and to englishfolkexpo.com. A monthly Official Folk Albums Chart playlist will also be available to stream on Spotify."