Fuel and travel costs are pushing prices up again
Thursday 5 November 2026
Inflation has risen to 3.1%, meaning everyday spending is getting more expensive just as household budgets are already under pressure.
Who we are
Who is behind Equinomics, the experience we bring, and how we’re building the project for long-term impact.
In a nutshell
- Equinomics is an independent project, run in the public interest and still being built.
- Many organisations produce excellent economic research. Far less effort goes into turning it into things the public can easily use. We aim to help fill that gap.
- We are at an early stage and currently led by our founder. We would sooner be honest about that than oversell.
A small project with a practical approach
Equinomics is an independent project, run in the public interest and currently in development.
It started from a simple observation. Many organisations already produce excellent economic research, but far less effort goes into turning that research into websites and tools the public can easily use. Equinomics is meant to help fill that gap.
Built around technology and evidence
The project is currently led by its founder, and brings four kinds of work together in one place.
Software development
Building the site and the tools on it.
Product design
Making those tools simple and clear to use.
Data visualisation
Turning figures into charts and maps that can be read at a glance.
Public communication
Explaining the evidence in plain English.
We start by building things
That gives Equinomics an unusually practical starting point. We are not starting out as a traditional think tank, the kind of organisation that mainly writes reports, or as a publication. We can begin by making things: interactive tools, calculators, charts, local comparisons and other resources that let people explore economic questions for themselves.
As the project grows, we intend to bring in more expertise in economics, research, editing and specialist subjects, wherever it makes the work better.
Still developing
Equinomics is at an early stage. We are building the first version of the site, developing early versions of our tools, setting our standards, and looking for the funding, expertise and partners needed to take the project further.
We think being clear about that matters.
Our ambition is big. But we would sooner show honestly what exists today, what is being built next, and what depends on future support.
Keep in the loop
News
Highlights from about the UK economy, the UK government and the UK public sector.
Mortgage relief will have to wait a little longer
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Interest rates are staying at 3.75%, so households with mortgages and other borrowing may have to wait longer for costs to come down.
Energy bills are going up as winter approaches
Wednesday 4 November 2026
A higher energy price cap means many households will be paying more to heat and power their homes during the colder months.
Guides and insights
Analysis
Clear, accessible analysis of the economic issues shaping everyday life
Living standards
What does a day’s work buy?
Comparing the cost of everyday life across generations, from bread and beer to buying a home.
Food & prices
The journey behind your grocery bill
How farming, energy, transport and supermarket competition shape the price on the shelf.
Prices & inflation
Inflation is falling. What happens next?
What slower price rises mean for wages, purchasing power and economic recovery.
Shared prosperity
What would shared prosperity look like?
Beyond GDP: how we could measure economic success through security, opportunity and living standards.
Let's work together
Get in touch
We're looking to work with individuals and organisations who can contribute funding, expertise, data, technology, or strategic connections to help build better economic tools and research.