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The Know Daily - Friday 18 September 2026
Annabel Preston
September 18, 2026
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Hello hello!
My sister is getting married in two weeks and I’m getting into the spirit by binge-watching all of the best bridal-themed films and TV episodes (is it normal to get this excited for someone else's wedding? 😂).
On that note, I’ve got to go book my spray tan, so let’s get into our top picks of headlines and culture recs to see you through until Monday. Ooh, and we’ve also got another instalment from one of our fave partners (and go-to experts for all things money). Scroll on for all the deets…
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UK NEWS
💷 The state pension is set to rise nearly £500 next April, which will also make it taxable for the first time.
🩺 A life-extending drug for women with incurable breast cancer has been made available on the NHS.
🍷 Pubs and shops in England and Wales are set to accept digital ID apps on phones to prove customers are old enough to buy alcohol.
GLOBAL AFFAIRS
📱 Social media for under-15s is set to be restricted across all EU member states, under new plans.
🗳️ Sweden's centre-left party defeated the current right-wing governing group in the country’s general election this week.
😎 The 40 coolest neighbourhoods in the world for 2026 have been revealed – has yours made the list?
CULTURE
💡 A new “festival of ideas” will take place in the English countryside this weekend, with organisers hoping the event will change the perception of conflict when people have different beliefs.
🏃♀️ The first African country to host the World Athletics Championships is set to be Kenya after winning the bid for the 2029 edition.
🏆 The 2026 Emmy Awards were handed out on Monday (we’re still teary-eyed from the Catherine O’Hara tribute 🥹)
WORK & INNOVATION
👩⚕️ Becoming an influencer has been dethroned by medicine and healthcare as the new dream job for young adults, a new survey has shown.
🌌 A colossal cosmic cloud has been revealed in an incredible new image from the James Webb Space Telescope.
💊 A new drug that could stop Alzheimer's before memory problems even begin is currently being tested by researchers.
UPLIFTING STUFF
🦪 Native oysters are thriving once again on a North Sea reef after being restored using “oyster reef cubes”.
🌿 An old airport in Athens is being transformed into one of Europe’s largest parks as part of an urban greening effort.
🤭 91 very funny wildlife pics have gone on display in London to celebrate over a decade of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards. Check out the past winners here!
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🎧 Listen: The News Diet podcast is back from its summer hols! So if you’ve been feeling a bit disengaged with the news lately, look no further. This week's ep covers everything from Reform’s donations to that advert… and if you want to keep in the loop, drop them a follow on Instagram! (Not that we’re biased over here or anything 😉)
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📺 Watch: Practical Magic 2 is out and I’m counting down the days until I go to the cinema and get my nostalgic witch on! Also, Slow Horses is back so you probably won’t be getting any replies from me on WhatsApp for the foreseeable future. And that’s not all for action this week, there’s also a new season of MobLand out today – Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan? Say no more!
🧑🍳 Cook: We’re into soup season now and there’s nothing better than a warming butternut squash number, if you ask me. This is my go-to recipe – simple and delicious!
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