The Know Daily - Friday 10 April 2026

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Hello hello,

Lily here 👋 It’s been a hot minute since we last spoke and it feels like there’s a lot to catch up on! All my Easter chocolate has been thoroughly enjoyed and I almost don’t know what to have as my sweet treat now that mini eggs are gone for another year. Any recs would be very welcome! In other news, I’ve been totally locked in on the current lunar mission – I can’t believe they’re landing today! 

But before I give away any spoilers for the rest of the edition, we better crack on with our usual roundup of the week’s headlines and culture picks. 💌

Lily
Partnerships Manager

UK NEWS

💡 A solar energy project in Lincolnshire – which is set to become the country’s largest by power generation – has been approved by the UK government. 

👩‍💻 The new ‘right to try’ plan designed to help disabled people find work without losing their benefits has been revealed by ministers. 

🍻 A supermarket chain is set to open its first ever pub at a location in Northern Ireland.

GLOBAL AFFAIRS

🇮🇷 A two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US is still officially in place, aimed in part at reopening the Strait of Hormuz (through which around 20% of global oil and gas flows) but recent strikes are putting it under tension.

🗳️ Opinion polls have shown that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s 16-year stint in power could be coming to an end ahead of Sunday’s election – a vote that could reshape the country’s democratic direction and its relationship with the European Union.

✈️ Europe’s Entry/Exit system has begun to roll out – here’s everything you need to know before travelling.

CULTURE

🎸 A music fan has recorded over 10,000 concerts – spanning four decades – which are now being uploaded to an online archive that can be freely accessed.

👩‍🎨 A 500-year old masterpiece is being restored in public view by conservators at a gallery in Venice. 

👸 300 pieces from Queen Elizabeth II’s wardrobe can now be viewed at Buckingham Palace as part of the largest exhibition of her clothes ever staged (it includes her stunt double’s outfit that featured in the iconic 2012 Olympics opening ceremony!).

WORK & INNOVATION

🗓️ OpenAI has said that employers should consider trialling a four-day work week as the AI in the workplace era continues.  

🍞 Gene-edited wheat is being developed by scientists in an effort to make bread that’s less carcinogenic when toasted. 

🔋 Scientists in China have developed a new component for lithium batteries which could double the range of electric vehicles.

UPLIFTING STUFF

🦜 Blue-and-yellow macaws have returned to Rio de Janeiro after more than 200 years of local extinction.

📖 UNESCO’s latest report has shown that completion rates are climbing and gender gaps in education are closing.

🧬 A breakthrough “immune reset” therapy has shown promise for treating autoimmune diseases, after a patient with three severe conditions went into long-term remission.

💗 Do: Be a little nosy and dive into our money series in partnership with PensionBee, where our readers spill their real-life habits and we unpack the personalities behind how we spend, save and plan for the future. Make sure you’re subscribed to our daily editions so you don’t miss a single one.

🗞 Read: Editor Annabel here! This week I wrote a piece for the New Statesman that dives into a recent report talking about the influence of “immature men” on the declining birth rate. It also digs into the very real limbo Millennials and Gen Z find themselves in when it comes to growing up and settling down. PSA: it’s paywalled, but they’re currently offering one month for £1 – and there’s plenty of brilliant content on there if you’re tempted!

🎧 Listen: If you find science super interesting but sometimes a teeny bit hard to digest, this podcast is for you. Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens manage to answer lots of questions that have crossed my mind over the years… and still manage to make it fun!

📺 Watch: Everyone has been talking about the latest season of The Capture. I had only watched the first season so had a bit of catching up to do but can confirm it’s worth it! Big Mistakes has only been out for a day but it’s already become the perfect comfort blanket in place of Schitt’s Creek for me. And the hype surrounding The Devil Wears Prada 2 has got me so excited that I’ve just had to rewatch the original (for research purposes, of course 💁‍♀️).

🧑‍🍳 Cook: This one could divide the room… but savoury muffins have entered the chat! This recipe for a courgette and feta version is chef’s kiss literally.

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