Open Treasury makes UK public finances accessible, visual, and easy to explore. See how public money flows through the UK economy — what’s raised, what’s spent, and where it really goes. Powered by real data, designed for everyone. No bias. No spin. Just the facts.
Open Treasury is a mobile app and public data platform that helps people make sense of how the UK government raises and spends money. It turns complex national and local finance data into clear, interactive views that anyone can explore.
Using official sources such as HM Treasury, the ONS and PESA, Open Treasury shows how money flows through the system – from tax receipts and departmental budgets to debt, deficit and regional pressures.
Whether you’re a student, journalist, researcher or just a curious taxpayer, Open Treasury gives you a simple way to see:
The goal is simple: make public finances accessible, visual and understandable – without spin.
Open Treasury is designed to make exploring UK public finances simple and intuitive. You don’t need to be an economist — just be curious. Follow the steps below to discover how money flows through the system.
Start from the Home screen — tap a category like Revenue, Expenditure, or Debt to explore high-level data.
Each card, chart, or tile is interactive — tap to drill down and reveal detailed breakdowns or historical trends.
Try the Tax Calculator or Budget Simulator to see how real-world policies and your taxes interact.
Explore the Spotlight Series for deep dives into key topics like Immigration, Climate, and Housing.
Each month, Open Treasury’s Spotlight Series focuses on one key area of UK public spending —
from immigration and health to climate and defence.
These focused reports combine interactive visuals with verified data to explain how policy choices affect your money.
Available inside the app, each Spotlight includes detailed breakdowns, commentary, and historical comparisons.
Our first Spotlight examines how migration policies shape public finances — from asylum support to workforce contributions.
Coming soon — explore how the UK invests in sustainability and the green economy.
Coming soon — see where NHS and social care budgets are being spent, and why.
OpenLogic Ltd is an independent UK-based technology company focused on building transparent, data-driven tools for public understanding. We created the Open Treasury app to help make government finances accessible, visual, and easy to explore.
We believe data should empower everyone — from journalists and researchers to everyday taxpayers — to make more informed decisions about the world around them.