obr

Parse OBR RSS feeds and HTML pages for fiscal forecasts.

1|Updated Apr 30, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/danbri/forgetmenot --skill obr

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Skill: obr
Source: https://github.com/danbri/forgetmenot/tree/main/skills/obr
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/danbri/forgetmenot --skill obr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the difficulty of tracking and extracting complex fiscal data from the Office for Budget Responsibility, which lacks a formal JSON API for its critical economic reports.

Core Features & Use Cases

RSS Feed Monitoring: Automatically track new OBR publications, including Economic and Fiscal Outlooks and policy costings.
HTML Content Extraction: Fetch and parse raw HTML from OBR landing pages to retrieve specific forecast numbers or analysis.
Use Case: Use this skill to retrieve the latest fiscal headroom projections from the most recent Economic and Fiscal Outlook to inform parliamentary debate or policy analysis.

Quick Start

Use the obr skill to fetch the latest Economic and Fiscal Outlook feed and extract the headline forecast numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions about obr

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I extract UK fiscal forecast data from the Office for Budget Responsibility?▼

You can extract UK fiscal forecast data by parsing the Office for Budget Responsibility's RSS feeds and retrieving raw HTML content from their landing pages to locate specific economic projections and analysis.

What is the best way to track new OBR publications like the Economic and Fiscal Outlook?▼

The best way to track new OBR publications is by monitoring RSS feeds, which automatically surface updates including Economic and Fiscal Outlooks and policy costings.

Can I retrieve specific fiscal headroom projections from HM Treasury reports?▼

Yes, you can retrieve specific fiscal headroom projections by fetching and parsing raw HTML from OBR landing pages to extract the latest forecast numbers from Economic and Fiscal Outlook reports.

Does accessing OBR data require web-scraping tools?▼

Accessing OBR data requires web-scraping capabilities because the Office for Budget Responsibility lacks a formal JSON API, making it necessary to normalize unstructured HTML data into actionable insights.

What are the limitations of using RSS feeds for UK economic policy research?▼

A limitation of using RSS feeds for UK economic policy research is that while they track new publications, you must still parse unstructured HTML content to extract detailed fiscal risk assessment data and specific forecast numbers.