UK Decline is a one-person public data project built to make official numbers easier to find, compare and remember.
Why I Built It
I created this site because I wanted one place to see the scale of public waste, failed projects and financial pressure facing the country.
The UK publishes a lot of official statistics. That is a strength. The problem is finding them. Important figures are often scattered across PDFs, dashboards, annex tables, archive releases and departmental pages.
Why It Matters
News moves fast. A failed project, a bad contract or a new spending scandal can disappear from memory within days.
PFI is a good example. Many people, including me, do not realise how costly these contracts are for the taxpayer until the figures are put next to each other. UK Decline keeps records like that together.
How It Is Made
I run the site on my own. AI helps turn scattered public releases into searchable tables, calculators and refresh workflows.
I still treat the figures as publisher content. Source labels, refresh dates and manual checks are part of the work.
Accuracy
I try to test everything thoroughly and keep the statistics true and honest. Sources are included whenever possible, along with the latest refresh date.
If something looks wrong, please send it over.
Costs
The site is currently run without display ads. Hosting, data work and other running costs are paid out of pocket.
That may change in future, but the aim is to keep the site usable and keep the data clear. The Buy me a beer button is there if you want to support the work.
Contact
Suggestions, fixes and requests are welcome by email at contact@ukdecline.co.uk or by DM on X.
Thank you for the support.