The Know Daily - Friday 12 September 2025

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Happy Friday!

It’s officially the beginning of term 📚 There’s something about this time of year that feels like the promise of a clean slate. Even though school days are behind us, I love how September always seems to carry that sharpened-pencil energy: refreshed, raring to go and ready to find our rhythm again after the hazy drift of summer. I like to think of it as a season for fresh starts – new routines, tidy desks and maybe even a cheeky excuse to treat yourself to a new diary.

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But for the rest of us, let’s get into this week’s round-up of headlines and culture picks ❣️

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Lynn
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UK NEWS

🔴 Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell have been confirmed as the final contenders in Labour’s deputy race.

👩‍⚕️ Martha’s rule, which allows NHS patients to request a review of their care, has been rolled out across hospitals in England.

🛺 London pedicabs are to face new rules in 2026 to protect customers, including number plates and fare caps.

GLOBAL AFFAIRS

🇫🇷 French Prime Minister François Bayrou’s administration lost a no-confidence vote in parliament.

❄️ The European Commission has proposed doubling its financial support of Greenland in the next EU budget.

📖 Former US Vice President Kamala Harris has released an excerpt from her forthcoming book, 107 Days, set to be released on September 23.

CULTURE

🎶 Ariana Grande won Video of the Year at the 2025 Video Music Awards, whilst Lady Gaga bagged four wins.

📺 Gavin & Stacey co-creators James Corden and Ruth Jones have another masterpiece in the works – Deadline have revealed it is called The Choir and will be available on Apple TV+.

👨‍🎨 A new politically-charged Banksy mural appeared outside the Royal Courts of Justice.

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WORK & INNOVATION

👩‍💻 AI helps Gen Z workers to automate “grunt work” whilst they spend more time concentrating on complex tasks, the Washington Post has said.

🧠 One US startup has created a wearable device that lets you communicate silently by decoding neuromuscular signals in the jaw and throat.

🚕 Amazon’s robotaxi unit has started offering rides to the public at no charge across Las Vegas.

UPLIFTING STUFF

🐨 The Australian government has plans for a Great Koala National Park that will protect around 12k koalas from habitat loss.

⚽ ️The UK government has teamed up with experts to supercharge women’s sport in time for the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup.

⛺️ Older women are redefining and reshaping solo travel, according to new research from women-only travel company, Girls’ Guide to the World.

🗞 Read: Have you heard of the “Great Lock In”? I will admit that I hadn’t until I read this brilliant piece in Vogue unpacking the new trend. Basically, it’s back-to-school blended with New Year’s intentions for Gen Z and Millennials. The author explores the idea that, whilst it's always good to have goals, is there a chance we’re becoming a little bit too rigid and leaving no room for fun?  

🎧 Listen: I’ve really got into listening to Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour again. It’s such a fab way of keeping your finger on the pulse and it’s always a win when you get an hour dedicated to amplifying women’s voices 💫

📺 Watch: Ok, I’m honestly still not 100% sure whether I love or hate it but, either way, The Girlfriend honestly has me so hooked. Only Murders in the Building is back, which is just what the doctor ordered. Oh, and the day is finally here! The press tour has already served us some true delights and now the third and final Downton Abbey film is out in cinemas today – I will be racing you to the box office to secure my ticket.

🧑‍🍳 Cook: We are about to dive nose first into soup season and this chicken, mushroom and tortellini option is exactly the type of cosy recipe to reach for.

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