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The Know Daily - Friday 21 March 2025
Hanna Pham
March 21, 2025
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Hey there,
I hope you’ve been enjoying the sunshine this week ☀️ It’s certainly put a spring (pun intended!) in my step as I look ahead to warmer days and getting out for walks in nature. Speaking of, keep reading for staff writer Hanna’s guide to making the most of the new season, as well as the week’s biggest headlines and some culture recs for your weekend 😊
Love,
Hannah
Editor
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UK NEWS
✈️ London’s Heathrow Airport has been closed until at least tonight after a power outage – here’s how your travels may be affected.
📝 The government unveiled major changes to Britain’s benefits system – here are the key takeaways.
🔴 Today is Red Nose Day, an annual campaign to raise funds for charity – here’s how you can get involved.
GLOBAL AFFAIRS
🗣️ The UK hosted a closed meeting of international military leaders yesterday to draw up a proposal for peacekeeping forces in Ukraine.
🏊♀️ Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry became the first female president of the International Olympic Committee.
🇨🇦 Canadian PM Mark Carney is set to call a snap election for 28 April.
CULTURE
🎶 The 2025 Polar Music Prize – the “Nobel Prize of Music” – was awarded to three different acts.
🧚 Royal Mail launched a set of stamps picturing mythical creatures from UK folklore.
📚 The British Library will soon undergo a massive £1.1bn extension with new spaces for “culture, learning, research and business”.
WORK & INNOVATION
🏦 Santander bank is closing 95 UK branches due to the continued rise of online banking.
🚖 Aviation start-up Joby is launching air taxis in the UK in partnership with Virgin Atlantic.
🐘 Animal poo could be the key to conservation, according to new research.
UPLIFTING STUFF
🇫🇮 The World Happiness Report was released – with this Nordic country topping the list for the 8th year in a row.
🧑🚀 Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth this week after being stuck on the International Space Station for 9 months.
🐧 No fishing zones were established around an African penguin colony near Cape Town, South Africa, to protect the endangered species.
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🌸 Springing into Spring 🌸
There’s just something so special about springtime. After months of 4pm sunsets and grey weather, being greeted by blossoming flowers and sunlight never fails to lighten my life and put a smile on my face. If, like me, you’re happy winter is over – here are some ways to make the most of the season.
🪴 Cultivate your green thumb
Even without green space in your home, it’s possible to get into gardening. If you live in a flat like me, I recommend turning your balcony into a little concrete garden. Herbs like rosemary and sage won’t take up much space – plus, there’s nothing better than using your own homegrown herbs while cooking! For flowers, try out sweet peas or daylilies.
🥬 Eat seasonally
There’s an abundance of fresh produce to enjoy in spring – so head to your local farmer’s market and stock up on veggies like asparagus, rhubarb and new potatoes. I make rhubarb crumble cake without fail every spring.
🚶♀️ Explore the outdoors
Soak up the sunshine with a walk in nature. From coastal paths to accessible trails, The National Trust has curated a lovely collection of walks around the UK. I recently did the Langstrothdale valley trail in Yorkshire and it was absolutely gorgeous.
🗞 Read: This reflective piece on learning to take off your headphones and stop tuning out the world 🎧
🎧 Listen: This episode from The Everygirl podcast on how to nurture the friendships in your life 👯
📺 Watch: The Residence (Netflix), Happy Face (Paramount+), Flow and Snow White (out in cinemas now).
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