The Know Daily - Friday 17th March 2023

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Dear readers,

Happy Friday! I’m Lily, Growth and Partnerships Manager here at The Know.

Over the past few months, we’ve been working hard behind the scenes on a very exciting new project. Today, I am so happy to finally introduce you to our refreshed ambassador programme - packed full of truly incredible rewards.

The way our ambassador programme works is simple: the more people you get to sign up for The Know, the more goodies you get your hands on! Whether you’re a fashion lover or a foodie, there’s something to excite everyone - scroll down to the bottom of this email to find out exactly what’s on offer 👀

Thank you for all you’ve done to spread the word about us so far - we’re thrilled that we can now reward you even more for your invaluable support.

Have a great weekend,

Lily x

POLITICS & GLOBAL AFFAIRS

💰 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his first spring budget on Wednesday - here’s what the key announcements mean for your finances.

🌊 Aukus deal: The US, UK and Australia revealed details of their plan to create a new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, aimed at countering China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

🪧 NHS unions have reached a pay deal with the government in a breakthrough that could see the end of strike action. The deal will apply to frontline staff including nurse and ambulance workers - but not junior doctors. 

CULTURE

📚 Hay festival, the UK’s best known literary festival, has unveiled its 2023 lineup. The packed programme features Stormzy, Richard Osman, Tracey Emin, Margaret Atwood and Dua Lipa, who will take part in a live recording of her podcast.

🎤 The Cure frontman Robert Smith criticised Ticketmaster for adding extra fees to an upcoming US tour which - in some cases - doubled the ticket price the band had set.

🎨 A new Banksy mural in Herne Bay, Kent, was demolished by builders who were unaware of who created the artwork. The mural depicted a silhouetted young boy opening some corrugated iron “curtains” with a cat standing beside him.

WORK & INNOVATION

📱 The Chinese-owned app TikTok was banned “with immediate effect” from UK government phones due to cyber security concerns, bringing the nation in line with US and EU regulations.

🥼 A wrist device developed by the University of Nottingham was shown to reduce tics in those with Tourette’s syndrome. The Neupulse device, which delivers electrical pulses to reduce the amount and severity of tics, was tested by Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi.

🤝 T-Mobile announced a deal to buy Mint Mobile, the budget-friendly mobile carrier partially owned by Ryan Reynolds, for up to $1.35bn (£1.1bn).

UPLIFTING STUFF

🎶 The Montserrat monastery in Spain will begin admitting women and girls to its world-famous choir for the first time in its 700-year history.

💫 Ongoing advances in cystic fibrosis (CF) treatment mean those with the condition will no longer automatically qualify for a wish via the Make-A-Wish foundation. The current life expectancy for people with CF is up 15 years on a decade ago.

🇦🇱 Europe’s first wild river national park has been announced in Albania. The Vjosa is one of the last wild rivers on the continent and home to more than 1,00 animal and plant species.

📰 Read: This deeply moving essay from author Jennie Agg on how Mother’s Day feels after miscarriage. She explores the conflicting emotions of loss and joy which may bubble up for many people around this day.

🎧 Listen to: We’re honouring World Sleep Day by sharing our favourite sleep-inducing podcasts. Esther loves the BBC’s low-fi series Slow Radio, which features calming sounds, while Belle recommends Sleep With Me, a podcast that progressively gets more boring until you nod off. Kate, on the other hand, likes to listen to long-running BBC drama The Archers to switch her mind off.

🎥 Watch: Rye Lane (out in cinemas now), Swarm (Prime Video), Ted Lasso S3 (Apple TV+), The Twelve (ITVX).

🕯️ Level up your bedtime routine: Continuing the sleep theme, we loved this article on crafting a more intentional, peace-filled ritual to support your sleep. It’s packed full of handy tips, but we love that it also makes a point of saying that you shouldn’t put pressure on yourself to make your sleep routine perfect.

Our Jobs Board puts your career goals first. How? By highlighting purpose-driven jobs, flexible working options, female-founded environments, and employers that truly champion mental health.

FEATURED JOBS

🧵 Ready to Wear Production & Product Development Manager, The Deck London
We’re loving: That this company is female-founded - and offers weekly yoga classes.

⚖️ Head of Legal (12 months FTC), Cancer Research
We’re loving: Generous leave allowance and a flexible working culture.

🏡 Account Manager, Houst
We’re loving: Regular team social events and an enhanced parental leave policy.
 
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