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The Know Daily - Friday 1 November 2024
Hanna Pham
November 01, 2024
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Happy Friday! Hope you’ve all had wonderful weeks ❤️
Mine got off to a good start with the extra hour in bed on Sunday, but that well-rested feeling has worn off as the reality of 4pm-ish sunsets sinks in. I’ve always struggled with the nights drawing in – I’m very much a warm weather person, but I think even if you’re not, losing an hour of daylight in the afternoons can leave you feeling out of sorts.
It can be really tempting to hunker down indoors this time of year – but I’ve finally figured out that for me personally, the best mood boost is to get outside. Volunteering can be a great way to do this, which is why for this week’s edition, our wonderful staff writer Hanna has some advice on how to get started.
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UK NEWS
💼 Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed £40bn in tax rises as she delivered Labour’s first Budget in 14 years.
🚂 Passengers at London Euston will now be allowed to board some services early in a bid to ease overcrowding.
🌳 A centuries-old oak in the Scottish Highlands was named Tree of the Year.
GLOBAL AFFAIRS
🇺🇸 Trump and Harris are making their final pitches to voters ahead of the US presidential election on Tuesday.
🗞️ Israel’s parliament voted to ban the UN’s Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA from working within the country.
🤝 China and India reached a deal to de-escalate tensions along a disputed Himalayan border.
CULTURE
🐧 Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl is out to critical acclaim.
🎃 Halloween costumes are more niche this year, and we’re so here for it.
✨ Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, took place this week – it was dazzling.
WORK & INNOVATION
💰 Reddit turned a profit for the first time in its 20-year history, sending shares soaring.
✈️ British Airways is swapping its lunch service for brunch, and it’s not the only airline trying to cut costs on meals.
💊 A new therapy could be “transformative” for breast cancer treatment, a trial found.
UPLIFTING STUFF
⚽ The FA revealed new plans to ensure girls in England have the same chances to play football as boys.
🌍 6 European countries pledged €130 million to the world’s biggest biodiversity fund.
♻️ Ireland is embracing a new deposit return scheme for plastic bottles and cans.
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🤝 Get into volunteering
Narrow down what you’re interested in
Volunteering isn’t confined to food banks (although that’s always a great option). Try looking for ways to integrate your passions into volunteering. If you’re into cinema, film festivals often need help to run events – the BFI is on the hunt for volunteers every year for the London Film Festival. If you’re sporty, volunteering at marathons – like these upcoming ones in Manchester and Brighton – look like fun.
Look at your favourite charities
Make sure to look directly on charities’ websites, as they’ll often list opportunities on there. If you want to represent a cause you’re passionate about, these ambassador roles at Barnardo’s, The Fertility Network and monkey sanctuary Wild Futures are worth a look.
I don't know what I want!
That’s okay! There are plenty of online databases that list any and all opportunities in the UK. Reach Volunteering, Doit, Volunteer Match and Volunteering Matters are all good places to start.
🗞 Read: This great piece on why people are ‘lovebombing’ Angus Steakhouse – and what it tells us about AI and overtourism.
🎧 Listen: Uncanny sees Danny Robins investigate real-life stories of paranormal encounters – the perfect soundtrack for Halloween.
📺 Watch: Lioness (Paramount+), The Diplomat (Netflix), Heretic and Anora (out in cinemas now).
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