The Know Daily - Thursday 6 August 2026

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Lewis Capaldi played an exclusive show for primary caregivers at O2 Forum Kentish Town last week. It was completely free of charge and he made sure the venue was fully accessible to meet the needs of every guest. What a guy 🫶

🇬🇧 The UK’s constitution

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said his plans to give more power to regions strengthens the case for a written constitution. 

A quick history lesson.
Unlike most democratic countries, the UK doesn’t have one single document called “the constitution”. Instead, its rules are spread across laws, court decisions, political conventions and historic documents built up over hundreds of years, as explained by the House of Commons Library. This is why the UK is described as having an “uncodified constitution”. Some parts date back centuries, including the Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights 1689, while more recent changes include the creation of devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in the late 1990s.

So why change it?
Supporters of a written constitution argue that it could make the UK’s political system easier to understand by setting out the powers of Parliament, government, courts and local areas. Those calling for reform say a clearer system could help define who is responsible for decisions and create a more balanced relationship between Westminster and the rest of the country.

How does devolution come into it?
This is where Andy Burnham’s plans come in. The new prime minister has argued that more power should move away from Westminster and towards regions, giving local leaders greater control over areas such as investment, economic growth and public services (known as devolution). Burnham says that if the UK is going to become more devolved, it needs clearer rules about how those powers work. Supporters say a written constitution could help set out the relationship between the UK government, devolved nations and regional authorities, while reducing the concentration of decision-making in London.

Are there any downsides?
Critics argue that the UK’s current system is flexible because it can evolve over time without needing a major constitutional rewrite. They say creating a written constitution could make politics more rigid and lead to new disagreements over how it should be interpreted. There are also big questions about what would actually be included, from the powers of the prime minister and Parliament to the role of the monarchy, courts and devolved governments. As reported by The Guardian, some experts describe it as a “huge departure” for the UK.

🚀 Part of a SpaceX rocket is thought to have collided with the Moon after hurtling through space for over 18 months.

• The bigger story: The empty Falcon 9 rocket is believed to have made impact near the Moon’s Einstein crater at around 5,400mph, creating a new crater that researchers hope will reveal more about how impacts shape the lunar surface. Because scientists already know the rocket’s size, speed and impact location, the event acts like a natural experiment that could improve our understanding of Moon geology and help future missions design safer landers and habitats.

🦅 Six white-tailed eagles – Britain’s largest bird of prey – were released in Exmoor on Tuesday as part of a carefully planned reintroduction to the area after more than 200 years. 

🤳 TikTok and Disney+ have reached a “first-of-its-kind” content sharing deal, which will let creators use clips from Disney films in their videos.

🏛️ Six architecture projects have been shortlisted for this year’s Stephen Lawrence Prize, an award recognising work by up-and-coming architects.

🦴 Bones are continuously renewed in a process called “remodelling”, and they have their own rhythm too, scientists have found.

☕️ We found an adaptogenic coffee brand worth knowing – and they’re offering The Know readers 20% off. Better-for-your-brain coffee? Yes, please. Use code THEKNOW when you check out.

👩‍💻 The best country for digital nomads in 2026 has been revealed… we can think of worse places to spend the 9-5! 

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