The Know Daily - Friday 2 May 2025

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Happy Friday,

Hope you’ve all been enjoying the sunshine 🌞 I have some news – this is my very last edition! It’s been wonderful being a part of your days, rounding up the biggest headlines full of facts and actionable tips! And recommending my favourite recipes 👩‍🍳 That being said, you’re definitely in a safe pair of hands with Annabel, who’ll be joining our wonderful Hannah as an editor. Keep reading for your usual Friday round-up (and my last recipe rec!) 💖

Love,
Hanna

P.S. Congrats to Sarina K, Isla R and Sophie K for winning the giveaway on Monday to mark Global Pay it Forward Day. We loved reading all of your kind comments and testimonials about The Know 💕

UK NEWS

🧋 The government announced plans to start a sugar tax on pre-packaged drinks made from milk and dairy alternatives, similar to the one already on fizzy drinks.

🪙 Businesses could soon be required to accept coins and banknotes, as politicians say vulnerable people are being affected by a trend towards card-only payments.

👩🏻‍🤝‍👩🏿 Menopause zones are being introduced to this popular UK health and beauty retailer’s stores to improve access to important items, services and expertise.

GLOBAL AFFAIRS

🇨🇦 Mark Carney – the former Bank of England governor – was elected as Canada’s new prime minister.

🇸🇾 Saudi Arabia and Qatar said they’ll pay back Syria’s outstanding debt to the World Bank. 

🤝 The UK and EU outlined a “new strategic partnership” to boost trade and security ahead of a joint summit in May – here’s what it could entail.

CULTURE

🎶 A violinist released an album composed of the “forgotten” work of women composers and songwriters.

📚 The Gruffalo is finally returning with a new picture book after more than 20 years. 

👗 The Met Gala is on the horizon and there’s no better time to take a look back on the event’s most iconic looks.

WORK & INNOVATION

📱 Digital banking firm Revolut will soon offer mobile phone plans in the UK and Germany, as they hope to “shake up” the market.

☀️ Space experts revealed the most detailed image of the sun to date.

🌾 Scientists developed a new rice strain that requires less water, so can be grown in drier parts of the world.

UPLIFTING STUFF

🐻 A wildlife corridor is helping panthers and black bears thrive in the US state of Florida.

🙌 Memorabilia from the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games raised €228k for charities that support parasport and physical exercise for hospital patients.

🐦 It’s International Dawn Chorus Day on Sunday – here’s the best way to enjoy nature’s symphony!

🗞 Read: This piece on how pop culture has “turned women against each other”, with hopeful advice on breaking the cycle 👩🏿‍🤝‍👩🏻

🎧 Listen: A Night at the Symphony – an album featuring the jazzy vocals of singer Laufey, backed up by the Iceland Symphony Orchestra. It makes for the perfect cooking soundtrack.

📺 Watch: The Four Seasons (Netflix), Carême (AppleTV+), Flintoff (Disney+) and Thunderbolts (out in cinemas now).

🧑‍🍳 Cook: A big salad – my go-to lunch when the sun’s out and I don’t want to turn on the hob. I’ve been loving this flavourful salad with a creamy avocado dressing 🥑

🧑‍🍳 Also cook: Prosecco popsicles! Fully customisable and oh-so refreshing – I love adding strawberries to mine 🍓

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