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, the NHS, Climate, and Housing.
Each month, Open Treasury’s Spotlight Series focuses on one key area of public spending —
turning dense budgets into clear, interactive visuals and plain-English context.
Available inside the app, each Spotlight includes detailed breakdowns, commentary, and historical comparisons.
A look at how migration policy interacts with public finances — costs, pressures, and wider economic context.
Explore the UK’s biggest spending area — where the money goes, how it’s changed over time, and what drives the pressure.
Coming next — defence spending in context: what it includes, how it’s evolved, and how it compares historically.
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.