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Earlier this week, we launched our 2024 #LifeInTheUK: Scotland findings, revealing life in Scotland didn’t improve between 2023 & 2024. Can Scotland change the story & lead in wellbeing again? Hannah Paylor outlines the actions Scottish Government must take ⬇️ carnegieuktrust.org.uk/blog-posts/can…

Life in Wales did not improve between 2023 and 2024 for the average person, according to new research ✍️ Emily Price nation.cymru/news/wellbeing…

In #Cardiff today for the launch of our #LifeInTheUK Wales report. Take a look at our findings here 👇 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Seeking Northern young people (aged 18-25 years) for a new leadership development programme. - All free. - Stipend included. - Travel and accommodation covered. - High level coaching/mentoring. We need a new generation of powerful committed Northern voices. Pls share ☺️

Sincere thanks to all 72 organisations that gave us their views for our cross-committee inquiry on Scottish Government's proposed National Outcomes. We’ve emailed everyone a copy of our report today. You can read our findings here👇 ow.ly/AMLn50U7HPN

Thanks to Sarah Boyack MSP for laying this Scottish Parliament motion recognising the findings of our Life in the UK Index.

As cold weather sweeps the country, it’s worth a reminder that millions still can’t afford to heat their homes or eat enough. In May 1 in 4 low income households (2.9m) couldn’t afford to keep their homes warm in the previous 6 months The cost of energy has gone up since. 1/2

Happy #LancashireDay! 🌹

Starmer's Plan for Change: government ambition is good, but could be bolder, from fiscal rules to support for the poorest, says Danny Sriskandarajah

NEW BLOG 📝 Allison from Morecambe Bay Poverty Truth Commission reflects on a recent Poverty Truth Network workshop exploring what good democracy could look like & what might change if decision makers took the time to really listen to the experiences of those living in poverty. carnegieuk.org/blog/what-a-po…

Every year I am grateful for the amount of donations we receive for our families includem 😍 we could not make Christmas as magical as we do without the kindness from you all 💕

Pick up a copy of The Guardian this morning to read a letter from our chief executive Sarah Davidson arguing that Whitehall has to change and central government alone can't solve the nation's problems:

"Modern Britain should not be run like the final pages of A Christmas Carol, in which Tiny Tim must rely on Scrooge waking up in a good mood to be permitted to live." Powerful words from Frances Ryan.

Had a lovely Christmas? Enjoyed the lights -bright challenges to the dark days? Filled bellies with beautiful food shared with family and friends around your table? Hope so ❤️ We did ❤️. We are the lucky ones. Perhaps you can support others too? #Leith justgiving.com/page/lightuple…

This afternoon MSPs will debate the future of Scotland's national performance framework. At Carnegie UK we reckon that a reformed framework could be key to more systematic, effective, joined-up government in Scotland. Our report: carnegieuk.org/publication/ho…

We've welcomed the announcement by DFM Kate Forbes MSP that the Scottish Government intends to reform the National Performance Framework: carnegieuk.org/news/carnegie-…

🌊Can reforms to the national performance framework (NPF) pass the Leith Walk test? Follow a pledge by Kate Forbes MSP to reform the NPF, Hannah Paylor blogs on the need to involve the Scottish public, reflecting on comments by Ben Macpherson MSP + Craig Hoy MSP carnegieuk.org/blog/the-leith…

Four years ago I wrote my inaugural poem The Hill We Climb. Both when I wrote it and performed it, I did so while continuously reflecting on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and Coretta Scott King’s legacy. I was (and am) blown away by how my words reverberated around the world; if

📣 JRF analysis: just relying on growth won’t reduce child poverty. By 2029 (end parliament) only Scotland will see poverty falling, largely due to social security changes. The UK child poverty strategy must end the two-child limit & ensure people on UC can afford essentials

“We ask you to listen, not just with your ears but with your hearts. Our stories are real, our struggles undeniable, and our voices must be heard.” We tend to think that democracy happens every four or five years at the ballot box. What if we changed that? Carnegie UK's Hannah