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The Know Daily - Friday 2 August 2024
💌 Your Friday roundup is here
Esther Hurst
August 02, 2024
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Lynn here, hoping you’ve all had wonderful weeks ❤️
A while back, we asked whether you wanted to see more practical financial content from us – how to save, how to invest, how to budget, that kind of stuff. 97% of you said you did, so here it is!
We’re teaming up with the wonderful Ellie Austin-Williams – financial writer and speaker – to bring you a series of practical guides that are all about making the most out of your money. Scroll down to read the first one 👇 and let us know how you find it!
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UK NEWS
🪧 GPs across England voted in favour of strike action for the first time in 60 years.
🏦 The Bank of England narrowly voted to cut interest rates for the first time in more than four years.
🌱 New shoots emerged from the stump of the felled Sycamore Gap tree 👇
Encouraging signs of new life are peeking through at the site of the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland. Growing from the base of the stump, eight new shoots have emerged giving hope that the tree lives on.
Though small, we are hopeful that the shoots could… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— National Trust (@nationaltrust)
7:34 AM • Aug 1, 2024
GLOBAL AFFAIRS
🧑⚖️ Evan Gershkovich, a US reporter imprisoned for espionage, was freed from Russian prison yesterday in the largest prisoner swap since the Cold War.
🗞️ UN Security Council members this week called for stepped-up diplomatic efforts to avert a wider conflict in the Middle East.
🤝 At the Olympics, North and South Korean athletes posed together for a podium selfie and Simone Biles made history once again.
CULTURE
📚 The Booker Prize longlist is out – and it’s perfect summer reading inspo.
⚽ A football museum in Wrexham is one step closer to completion after securing £2.7m from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
🐦 The Museum of London’s new logo 👇 is supposed to represent the city’s “grit and glitter” – but not everyone is convinced.
Our new look has taken flight 🕊️
#londonmuseum
— London Museum (@LDN_Museum)
11:59 AM • Jul 24, 2024
WORK & INNOVATION
🤳 Meta said it will roll out a new tool allowing Instagram users to create and share AI characters that can reply to DMs and stories.
🧠 Nearly half of dementia cases worldwide could be delayed or prevented by taking steps throughout life to reduce risk, a landmark new study found.
👩 Flo Health, a period tracking app, raised more than $200m in investment, becoming Europe’s first femtech unicorn.
UPLIFTING STUFF
🏅 Harry Edward, the UK’s first black Olympian, will be honoured with a blue plaque on his London home.
👶 Australia introduced a world-first scheme giving babies with peanut allergies treatment to build immunity.
🏖️ UK beaches benefitted from the 2014 introduction of carrier bag laws: the number of plastic bags washed up onshore has fallen by 80% over a decade.
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The data doesn’t lie: women are better investors than men. So why do women still choose to hold funds in cash, while more young men choose to invest? We turned to Ellie Austin-Williams to find out.
Ellie is the author of Money Talks and the founder of This Girl Talks Money, an online community providing relatable financial education content for women. In her guide, Ellie talks about:
- why you should invest
- how you definitely don’t need a load of money to do it
- how to get started!
🗞 Read: This Vogue article analysing the now-viral Sunday Times profile of Hannah Neeleman, the force behind the hugely popular Ballerina Farm IG account. Read the OG piece with a free trial here.
🎧 Listen to: You're Dead to Me – diving into everything from the history of Bollywood to Victorian bodybuilding, this BBC Sounds podcast is a slightly more grown-up Horrible Histories (iykyk).
📺 Watch: Women in Blue (Apple TV+), Futurama (Disney+), Unstable (Netflix), Dìdi (out in cinemas now).
🛍️ Shop: Move over, eye masks – we’re all about eye pillows (especially when the discount is this good 👀)
🤩 Win: A 2-night spa break for two at the lovely Bodysgallen Hall! You’re automatically entered into the giveaway by being subscribed to The Know, but there’s an easy way to boost your chances of winning. Just successfully refer a friend to The Know by 14 August for 5 extra entries 👀
 | Which book was ranked #1 on the NYT’s list of the 100 best books of the 21st century? A) Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel |
We were chatting in the office on Monday about our fave dips, snacks and easy dinner bits – the kind of items that are perfect for an evening in front of the TV watching the Olympics, or for taking to the park after work to share with friends. Here are some of our faves!
We’d love to know what recipes you’ve been loving recently. Just click “yes” in the poll below and tell us about it in the “additional feedback” section!
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We help you put your career goals first by sharing purpose-driven jobs, flexible working options, female-founded environments and employers that truly champion mental health.
This week, we’re highlighting roles at:
⭐ Government learning platform Apolitical
⭐ Legatics, a tech start-up for legal teams
⭐ Bean company Bold Bean Co
You’re all caught up! Have a great weekend 🥰
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