The opposite of the IMD - collective Wellbeing scores by region from the @carnegieuk.bsky.social Life in the UK report.

Last night’s ScotLand Futures event in Aberdeen marked the end of our series of public meetings. Across Scotland we’ve heard strong themes including last night where community empowerment, land for housing, and frustration with planning were key issues. 👀 ScotLand Futures findings coming soon.

This morning, Adam Milne gave evidence to the Social Justice and Social Security Committee on the Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill. Read our full response to the committee: carnegieuk.org/publication/...

If you are interested in rural policy or mission-led government, our new Commentary is out in The Geographical Journal 👇 with @markshucksmith.bsky.social

Great to be at @ipprscotland.bsky.social's conference today, discussing the big choices & challenges shaping Scotland’s future. @sarahdavidson.bsky.social joined the opening panel to share insights from our latest #LifeInTheUK research & our recent work on Budgeting for Wellbeing.

Our new paper, Reimagining rural policy through mission‐led governance, in The Geographical Journal, has been published today. @DrJayneGlass @markshucksmith.bsky.social Here is the link: doi.org/10.1111/geoj...

New in The GJ: 'Reimagining rural policy through mission-led governance' by @jayneglass.bsky.social & @markshucksmith.bsky.social This commentary argues that mission-led policies risk perpetuating inequalities, using rural policy as a case in point. doi.org/10.1111/geoj... #geosky

New guidance issued for researchers engaging with the UK government. The Government Office for Science has updated its guidance on how academics can engage with government, outlining practical routes for impact & influence at every career stage @thebartlettucl.bsky.social www.gov.uk/government/p...

"I have never once feared the devil, but I tremble every time I enter the pulpit" - John Knox. Now we know why.

Read our full index here: carnegieuk.org/publication/...

Average person’s life saw ‘no meaningful improvement’ over past year www.independent.co.uk/news/busines...

📢 New report | Our 2025 #LifeInTheUK research shows that the wellbeing of people across the UK has not improved over the past year. Find out more: carnegieuk.org/publication/...

@carnegieuk.bsky.social has released their 2025 #LifeInTheUK Index. It shows collective wellbeing has not improved over the past year. The Index highlights uneven economic gains, falling trust in local councils and a deeply divided nation. Explore the full report: carnegieuk.org/publication/...

Average person´s life saw `no meaningful improvement´ over past year www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/art...

Lovely to hear Kathryn Tickell & the Darkening at Durham Gala last night

What does it take to make rural proofing work? - It’s a complex process that depends on strong infrastructural support systems. - Even without immediate policy changes, it can raise awareness. - Learning from both success & failure is key. More info 👇 #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

🎥 WATCH: Lifestyle, Migration & Community In a recent Conversations event, @profkarenoreilly.bsky.social, @michaelacbenson.bsky.social, Graham Crow and Matthew Hayes take a closer look at the field that Professor O'Reilly’s book The British on the Costa Del Sol helped to launch. buff.ly/zBCtAkQ

My case study of England’s rural development infrastructure is published today by Scottish Government, along with case studies from Canada, Finland and Ireland. Read them here bit.ly/4hlnkVn This is part of the Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review for Scottish Government.

My case study of England’s rural development infrastructure is published today by Scottish Government, along with case studies from Canada, Finland and Ireland. Read them here bit.ly/4hlnkVn This is part of the Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review for Scottish Government.

'Rural futures start at the European Rural Parliament, where local insights meet European policymaking'. Glad to contribute with the #GRANULAR Horizon Europe project, exploring how data, dialogue, and local knowledge can shape more inclusive and sustainable rural futures. #ERP2025 #RuralInnovation

It was a priviledge this morning to welcome 35 European Rural Parliament delegates on a community led tourism study visit to Cullen organised by SCOTO. The delegates enjoyed a taster pot of Cullen Skink at The Seafield Arms Hotel and visits to the Discover Cullen Tourist Office Heritage Centre.

The European Rural Parliament is a biennial participative democratic assembly bringing 400+ delegates together to strengthen cross border cooperation and to shape emerging practice and policy.

How is life in the UK in 2025? Join us on Tue 28 Oct, 10-11am, for our Life in the UK 2025 webinar. Hear our key findings from Susan Pinkney with reflections from @graceblakeley.substack.com. Find out more and book your place: carnegieuk.org/event/how-is...

📊 How are people across the UK really doing? Join us on Tue 28 Oct, 10-11am to hear Susan Pinkney present our latest Life in the UK findings with reflections from @graceblakeley.substack.com. carnegieuk.org/event/how-is...

Place-based strategies, rural proofing, participatory governance, and capacity building for local actors emerge as central recommendations to strengthen rural society, economy and way of living. Watch the full video from the #RuralPactConference – link in comments! #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

Join us for the Michael Dower Award ceremony on October 22, celebrating the outstanding contributions towards building resilience of rural communities in Europe. Links in the comments! #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

Find out more about the Michael Dower Award: bit.ly/4oue83o Find out more about the European Rural Parliament: bit.ly/4hknFr5

Experts say the UK’s complex public finance systems need to be simpler and more joined up. Find out more in our new report: carnegieuk.org/publication/...

Another look at Three Score and Ten, a great song we associate with the Watersons. salutfolk.com/2025/10/03/c...

"Hobbyist" is a truly breathtaking choice of phrase. It encapsulates a profound sense of contempt for the labour of academics in the UK, who already have to navigate an underfunded system dominated by precarity and overwork. "Knows the price of everything but the value of nothing" springs to mind

While a thriving economy is important, GDP figures are a poor measure of society's progress. That's why we make the case for new metrics to help decision-makers make better decisions: www.ft.com/content/2bf3...

Where is Reform UK winning? Read our analysis of Reform's local elections vote across rural & urban England - and what it means for the electoral geography of Britain: open.substack.com/pub/ruralspa...

Gary Lineker on winning the National TV Award, "It's not lost on me why I might have won this award" "Aside from presenting Match of the Day.." "Also, I think it demonstrates that perhaps it's ok sometimes to use our platform to speak up on behalf of those who have no voice"

Absolutely DELIGHTED to tell you that #thedaddy has been nominated for this year’s MERCURY PRIZE!!!!!! About time, Dad! You total BELTER! 🐟🐟🐟👑👑👑🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻🌟🌟🌟 Congratulations team: Ben Seal, Liz, Chris Salt, Kairen Kemp, Jon Wilks, Tim Youster and Dan Macdonald! #transformmethenintoafish

Mercury Prize 2025: Pulp, CMAT and Wolf Alice among nominees https://www.newsbeep.com/uk/127383/ The father of the 1960s British folk scene, Martin Carthy was a direct influence on everyone from Bob…

High Germany–Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick #EarWorm youtu.be/L5qk-TzwHsI?...

Congratulations to Martin Carthy (age 84, legend, influenced Dylan and Paul Simon) on his Mercury Prize nomination for his new album, which is incredible, and to Eliza Carthy who coproduced and plays blazing fiddle on the record transformmethenintoafish.com

Nice for Martin Carthy to be nominated for the Mercury Prize. (He should win it, obvs). To celebrate, here's my epic @theartsdesk.bsky.social Q&A with the great man, back when he was a mere stripling of 70... theartsdesk.com/new-music/th...

New blog by Carnegie UK's Adam Milne! Will empowering young people improve Democratic Wellbeing? carnegieuk.org/blog/will-em...

The Wassail with Eliza Carthy & Jon Boden on tour Nov/Dec 2025 isthispop9.wordpress.com/2025/09/09/t... #musicsky @jonboden.bsky.social @elizacarthy.bsky.social

New Scottish Government Rural Publication, by the wonderful Prof Sharon Stevelink from UCL on understanding #poverty in #rural #scotland. Lots of interesting new data and analysis www.gov.scot/publications...

Homelessness initiatives operate in an ecosystem built to respond more often than to prevent. Any shift in its order can cause a systematic short-circuit, especially in rural areas with already scarce resources.

What the Scottish Government minister says here about community land (and other asset) trusts using peer-to-peer learning to build confidence & competence is important, and effective now that +500 land trusts control nearly 3% of Scotland. May England achieve likewise. @communitylandsc.bsky.social

📢"People are stronger together." We were thrilled to support the @clesthinkdo.bsky.social summit at the start of July. Read some reflections about this event and the links between Community Wealth Building and wellbeing from our CEO: @sarahdavidson.bsky.social carnegieuk.org/blog/strengt...

Launching our new book, Rethinking Rural Studies, at #ESRS2025 in Riga this week - David Brown and @markshucksmith.bsky.social @esrs.bsky.social @elgarpublishing.bsky.social

Should Labour target wellbeing in its missions or Plan for Growth ? @Guardian today. See also @CarnegieUK Life in the UK index and reports . www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Our book is currently free on kindle. Please share with migration researchers #ruralmigration #practicetheory again @kamilafialkowska.bsky.social @samscott23.bsky.social