The Know Daily - Friday 20 September 2024

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Happy Friday!

I don’t know about you, but September has felt pretty hectic so far. Work projects are picking up after the summer months, everyone’s making plans now there are fewer holidays on the horizon + I’m personally trying to navigate London’s crazy renting situ 🙃 

All this means that right now, I’m trying desperately to cling onto the relaxed state of mind and positive resolutions I made while on my summer holidays, even as my to-do list piles up. Like, how do you find time to read everyday and do yoga and make packed lunches every morning?!

Given my frazzled current state, it was great to catch up with the wonderful Elizabeth Uviebinené this week, who shared her top tips on finding your inner voice in today’s hectic world. I hope you find them as useful as I did!

Have a great weekend,

Esther x 
Editor 

UK NEWS

🚂 Train drivers accepted a pay deal that will end more than 2 years of strike action in England, Scotland and Wales.

💰 PM Keir Starmer faced criticism over his decision to accept freebies totalling over £100,000 since becoming Labour leader, “substantially more” than any other MP.  

🛍️ Oxford Street in London could be partly pedestrianised under new mayoral plans.

GLOBAL AFFAIRS

🌏 Communities across the world were affected by extreme weather events, from Storm Boris in central Europe to droughts in the Amazon basin. 

🇱🇧 Electronic devices used by Hezbollah militants exploded across Lebanon this week, injuring thousands, in attacks widely believed to have been carried out by Israel. 

💉 The World Health Organization approved an mpox vaccine for the first time, facilitating “timely and increased access” for millions of people in Africa.

CULTURE

📺 The Murdoch family are locked in a court battle over their father’s media empire, in a Succession-style standoff.

🎭 The Emmys was full of record-breaking and heartwarming wins – here are the highlights. 

🎶 Bradford is the UK City of Culture for 2025, and it’s just announced a lineup full of incredible talent.

WORK & INNOVATION

👩‍💼 Women at work are making gains in leadership, a new report found, but “true parity” is still many years away. 

🩸 NHS scientists discovered a new blood group system, which will improve care and treatment for thousands of patients worldwide.

📲 Meta announced plans to make teenagers’ accounts private by default, as pressure grows on social media platforms to protect children.

UPLIFTING STUFF

🌎 Conservation efforts directed to just 0.7% of the world’s land could help protect a third of the most endangered species, a new study found.

🔌 Electric cars now outnumber petrol models in Norway, as the country aims to become the first to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2025.

🧑‍⚖️ Arizona’s 1864 abortion ban was officially repealed, in a win for reproductive rights.

🗞 Read: Hannah Twiggs on how food merch became the new fashion statement. Greggs sausage roll earrings, anyone?  

🎧 Listen to: Stars including Kate Nash, Harlan Coben and Anna Wintour talking about the things that made them who they are today in Origins With Cush Jumbo. It’s an easy, entertaining listen.

📺 Watch: Agatha All Along (Disney+), La Maison (Apple TV+), The Wives (Channel 5), The Queen of My Dreams and Will & Harper (out in cinemas now)

🛍️ We’re wearing: 100% cotton PJs, because the nights drawing in means more time spent in bed. Even better if they’re on sale 👀 

🥦 Take a trip to: Your local farmers’ market! September is one of the best months for British-grown fruit and veggies, so there’s no better time. Here’s a list of some of the best in the UK.

We help you put your career goals first by highlighting purpose-driven jobs, flexible working options, female-founded environments and employers that truly champion mental health.

This week, we’re highlighting roles at:
⭐ The nature conservation charity Buglife
⭐ Beam, the startup building AI tools to help tackle social problems 
⭐ Canopy & Stars, which curates the best glamping spots across the UK and Europe

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