Adam Lang
@adambalfourlang.bsky.social
Director at Carnegie UK. I’m interested in everything and I really like loud music and Islay whisky.
My @carnegieuk.bsky.social colleague, Susan Pitney, is part of this Demos event, sharing the findings from our most recent Life in the UK index. Follow along via the link below. 👇
📢🎤 STARTING NOW | Making citizens’ voices heard: Accountability in a Healthy Democracy.
Tune into this critical conversation on how #governments, #institutions and #citizens can strengthen accountability and participation in public life. ⬇️
www.youtube.com/live/UEvFpLF...
Tune into this critical conversation on how #governments, #institutions and #citizens can strengthen accountability and participation in public life. ⬇️
www.youtube.com/live/UEvFpLF...
Making Citizens’ Voices Heard: Accountability in a healthy democracy
YouTube video by Demos
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December 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
My @carnegieuk.bsky.social colleague, Susan Pitney, is part of this Demos event, sharing the findings from our most recent Life in the UK index. Follow along via the link below. 👇
This is an important and timely read from the team at @pivotalpolicy.bsky.social 👇
NEW Pivotal Briefing looks at the challenges and opportunities facing the Northern Ireland Executive as it considers its upcoming multi-year budget
Read the Briefing here pivotalpolicy.org/assets/files...
Read the Briefing here pivotalpolicy.org/assets/files...
December 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This is an important and timely read from the team at @pivotalpolicy.bsky.social 👇
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New blog: @adambalfourlang.bsky.social shares his reflections on the discussions at the recent @re-state.bsky.social conference & explores what 25 years of policy experience in Scotland & Wales can teach those shaping the next phase of devolution in England carnegieuk.org/blog/beyond-...
Beyond the Headlines: Making English Devolution Work - Carnegie UK
Earlier this week myself and Carnegie UK colleagues were pleased to join the team from Re:State for their third annual conference on re-imaging the local state. This year’s event took place in Liverpo...
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November 28, 2025 at 12:13 PM
New blog: @adambalfourlang.bsky.social shares his reflections on the discussions at the recent @re-state.bsky.social conference & explores what 25 years of policy experience in Scotland & Wales can teach those shaping the next phase of devolution in England carnegieuk.org/blog/beyond-...
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Great to be at the Victoria Gallery & Museum supporting @re-state.bsky.social's Re:Imagining the Local State conference.
Today's event brings together policymakers, local government leaders, businesses & community groups to discuss the shape of local government.
Today's event brings together policymakers, local government leaders, businesses & community groups to discuss the shape of local government.
November 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Great to be at the Victoria Gallery & Museum supporting @re-state.bsky.social's Re:Imagining the Local State conference.
Today's event brings together policymakers, local government leaders, businesses & community groups to discuss the shape of local government.
Today's event brings together policymakers, local government leaders, businesses & community groups to discuss the shape of local government.
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Ahead of this week’s Budget, read @adambalfourlang.bsky.social in @publicfinance.bsky.social argue how we could change our public finance systems to better support long-term policy goals: www.publicfinance.co.uk/opinion/2025...
November 23, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Ahead of this week’s Budget, read @adambalfourlang.bsky.social in @publicfinance.bsky.social argue how we could change our public finance systems to better support long-term policy goals: www.publicfinance.co.uk/opinion/2025...
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Our Life in the UK data was featured in this article looking at wellbeing in different countries: www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Luxembourg named number one in the world for 'quality of life'
Luxembourg has been named the number one place in the world for quality of life, while the UK remains out of the top 20, languishing behind countries like Lithuania and Slovenia.
www.dailymail.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Our Life in the UK data was featured in this article looking at wellbeing in different countries: www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
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While a thriving economy is important, GDP is a poor measure of social progress. That’s why we make the case for other metrics to complement economic growth figures: www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
UK economic growth slows to 0.1% in final figures before Budget - follow live
Car production fell sharply after the summer's Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack; meanwhile Rachel Reeves says
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November 13, 2025 at 9:35 AM
While a thriving economy is important, GDP is a poor measure of social progress. That’s why we make the case for other metrics to complement economic growth figures: www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
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We’re looking forward to @smartthinking.bsky.social's #SmartThinkingAwards at @britishacademy.bsky.social this evening.
We entered #LifeInTheUK for Best Publication 🤞
Great to be part of an event that celebrates the insight & impact of the UK think tank community.
Good luck to everyone nominated!
We entered #LifeInTheUK for Best Publication 🤞
Great to be part of an event that celebrates the insight & impact of the UK think tank community.
Good luck to everyone nominated!
November 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
We’re looking forward to @smartthinking.bsky.social's #SmartThinkingAwards at @britishacademy.bsky.social this evening.
We entered #LifeInTheUK for Best Publication 🤞
Great to be part of an event that celebrates the insight & impact of the UK think tank community.
Good luck to everyone nominated!
We entered #LifeInTheUK for Best Publication 🤞
Great to be part of an event that celebrates the insight & impact of the UK think tank community.
Good luck to everyone nominated!
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📢 New report | Our 2025 #LifeInTheUK Northern Ireland research shows economic hardship is more prevalent in Northern Ireland than across the rest of the UK.
Explore our findings and download the full report: carnegieuk.org/publication/...
Explore our findings and download the full report: carnegieuk.org/publication/...
Life in the UK 2025 Northern Ireland - Carnegie UK
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November 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
📢 New report | Our 2025 #LifeInTheUK Northern Ireland research shows economic hardship is more prevalent in Northern Ireland than across the rest of the UK.
Explore our findings and download the full report: carnegieuk.org/publication/...
Explore our findings and download the full report: carnegieuk.org/publication/...
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Thanks to Maurice Golden MSP for laying this motion in the Scottish Parliament regarding our Life in the UK Index for 2025: www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
November 5, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Thanks to Maurice Golden MSP for laying this motion in the Scottish Parliament regarding our Life in the UK Index for 2025: www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
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"A brighter future is within our grasp..." says Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she previews the upcoming Budget.
Our Life in the UK Index shows that more systematic and sustained action is required to improve the collective wellbeing of the people of the UK: carnegieuk.org/publication/...
Our Life in the UK Index shows that more systematic and sustained action is required to improve the collective wellbeing of the people of the UK: carnegieuk.org/publication/...
Life in the UK 2025 - Carnegie UK
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November 4, 2025 at 8:33 AM
"A brighter future is within our grasp..." says Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she previews the upcoming Budget.
Our Life in the UK Index shows that more systematic and sustained action is required to improve the collective wellbeing of the people of the UK: carnegieuk.org/publication/...
Our Life in the UK Index shows that more systematic and sustained action is required to improve the collective wellbeing of the people of the UK: carnegieuk.org/publication/...
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Trust in government in Wales lower than England reveals report - @nation.cymru - nation.cymru/news/trust-i...
Trust in government in Wales lower than England reveals report
Trust in the UK Government is lower in Wales than England while trust in the Welsh Government has declined over the last two years, according to a new report. Carnegie’s Life in the UK Index outlines ...
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November 3, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Trust in government in Wales lower than England reveals report - @nation.cymru - nation.cymru/news/trust-i...
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At @carnegieuk.bsky.social we have the Scotland and Wales breakdowns of our Life in the UK Index out this morning.
Scotland carnegieuk.org/news/researc...
Wales carnegieuk.org/news/trust-i...
Scotland carnegieuk.org/news/researc...
Wales carnegieuk.org/news/trust-i...
Research: Modest and unequal gains to wellbeing in Scotland - Carnegie UK
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November 3, 2025 at 7:10 AM
At @carnegieuk.bsky.social we have the Scotland and Wales breakdowns of our Life in the UK Index out this morning.
Scotland carnegieuk.org/news/researc...
Wales carnegieuk.org/news/trust-i...
Scotland carnegieuk.org/news/researc...
Wales carnegieuk.org/news/trust-i...
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📢 New report | Our 2025 #LifeInTheUK Scotland research shows modest but unequal gains to wellbeing over the last two years.
Find out more: carnegieuk.org/publication/...
Find out more: carnegieuk.org/publication/...
Life in the UK 2025 Scotland - Carnegie UK
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November 3, 2025 at 12:03 PM
📢 New report | Our 2025 #LifeInTheUK Scotland research shows modest but unequal gains to wellbeing over the last two years.
Find out more: carnegieuk.org/publication/...
Find out more: carnegieuk.org/publication/...
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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/...
Read our full response to the committee: carnegieuk.org/publication/...
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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/...
Read our full response to the committee: carnegieuk.org/publication/...
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Average person’s life saw ‘no meaningful improvement’ over past year www.independent.co.uk/news/busines... Last chance to tune into our webinar on this topic with @graceblakeley.substack.com at 10am this morning: carnegieuk.org/event/how-is...
Average person’s life saw ‘no meaningful improvement’ over past year – charity
Carnegie UK found stagnating wellbeing and persistent hardship for millions of people since 2023.
www.independent.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Average person’s life saw ‘no meaningful improvement’ over past year www.independent.co.uk/news/busines... Last chance to tune into our webinar on this topic with @graceblakeley.substack.com at 10am this morning: carnegieuk.org/event/how-is...
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What about people? www.independent.co.uk/news/busines... Wellbeing data showing we're not making progress.
All the data here: carnegieuk.org/life-in-the-...
All the data here: carnegieuk.org/life-in-the-...
Average person’s life saw ‘no meaningful improvement’ over past year – charity
Carnegie UK found stagnating wellbeing and persistent hardship for millions of people since 2023.
www.independent.co.uk
October 26, 2025 at 10:36 PM
What about people? www.independent.co.uk/news/busines... Wellbeing data showing we're not making progress.
All the data here: carnegieuk.org/life-in-the-...
All the data here: carnegieuk.org/life-in-the-...
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📢 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/...
Find out more: carnegieuk.org/publication/...
Life in the UK 2025 - Carnegie UK
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October 27, 2025 at 9:04 AM
📢 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/...
Find out more: carnegieuk.org/publication/...
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📊 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...
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...
October 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
📊 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...
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...
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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...
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...
October 17, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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...
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...
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Keynote from Adam Lane @carnegieuk.bsky.social at Perspectives on Scotland’s Third Sector Impact @uofglasgow.bsky.social:
How can civil society help address shared challenges across the UK? A call to centre wellbeing in how decisions are made.
#Wellbeing #VoluntarySector #Scotland #Impact
How can civil society help address shared challenges across the UK? A call to centre wellbeing in how decisions are made.
#Wellbeing #VoluntarySector #Scotland #Impact
Hearing from Adam Lane @carnegieuk.bsky.social with the big question 'how can civil society help address the shared challenges across the UK'. Aim to put wellbeing at the heart of decision making. @vssn1.bsky.social
June 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Keynote from Adam Lane @carnegieuk.bsky.social at Perspectives on Scotland’s Third Sector Impact @uofglasgow.bsky.social:
How can civil society help address shared challenges across the UK? A call to centre wellbeing in how decisions are made.
#Wellbeing #VoluntarySector #Scotland #Impact
How can civil society help address shared challenges across the UK? A call to centre wellbeing in how decisions are made.
#Wellbeing #VoluntarySector #Scotland #Impact
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For too many people in the UK, life is getting harder.
At Carnegie UK, we believe it’s time to put wellbeing at the heart of decision making.
Our new blog series begins with why this shift must happen now: carnegieuk.org/blog/wellbei...
At Carnegie UK, we believe it’s time to put wellbeing at the heart of decision making.
Our new blog series begins with why this shift must happen now: carnegieuk.org/blog/wellbei...
Putting wellbeing at the heart of decision making - Carnegie UK
carnegieuk.org
June 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
For too many people in the UK, life is getting harder.
At Carnegie UK, we believe it’s time to put wellbeing at the heart of decision making.
Our new blog series begins with why this shift must happen now: carnegieuk.org/blog/wellbei...
At Carnegie UK, we believe it’s time to put wellbeing at the heart of decision making.
Our new blog series begins with why this shift must happen now: carnegieuk.org/blog/wellbei...