The Know Daily - Friday 3 October 2025

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Hello hello,

Did anyone else blink and suddenly it was autumn? No complaints here though – I’m fully leaning into cosy jumpers for my WFH ‘fits, upgrading my morning coffee with a dash of cinnamon (instant fancy), and finally tackling the stack of books on my bedside table.

On that note, we’re thrilled to be hosting our very first virtual book club meet-up this Monday and you’re invited! We’ll be chatting about My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout  – if you haven’t read it yet but would love to join us, then no worries as it’s a speedy weekend read. Grab your free ticket here and come meet the team 📖

For now, here’s your weekly round-up of news and culture recs. Dive in, enjoy, and have a fab weekend 💖

Hannah
Editor

UK NEWS

🎙️ Prime Minister Keir Starmer took to the podium at the Labour conference to lay out his vision ahead of the next general election in 2029.

🌹 The Red Roses made history at the Women’s Rugby World Cup final, playing in front of over 81k fans at Twickenham – the largest ever crowd at a women’s rugby match.

🛍️ Seven London boroughs and two neighbourhoods will receive millions of pounds from the government to revive high streets and public spaces.

GLOBAL AFFAIRS

📝 The White House has unveiled its peace plan for Gaza, including a temporary administration led by Donald Trump with help from Sir Tony Blair.

✈️ An EU-style free movement agreement came into force in four Caribbean countries to let citizens work freely across borders.

🇩🇰 Copenhagen has begun rewarding travellers with museum tickets and other cultural experiences for eco-conscious choices, like arriving by train or litter picking.

CULTURE

🎭  An AI-generated actor named Tilly Norwood has been created using advanced modelling techniques to play film roles without a human actor behind her.

🛹 Red Bull and Prada have teamed up to turn a Brazilian skyscraper into the world's largest skate ramp.

❤️‍🔥 Taylor Swift released her 12th studio album – The Life of a Showgirl – this morning. (Of course, Annabel made sure she was one of the first to listen. Current fave track: Father Figure.)

WORK & INNOVATION

👩‍💻 One in four job seekers in 2025 have had a career break of a year or more, a recent report by LiveCareerUK has revealed.

🔬 Human eggs have been successfully created from skin cells, potentially transforming IVF treatments.  

🧰 42% of Gen Z workers say they’re turning to blue collar work with the top two motivators being avoiding student debt and not being replaced by AI, a survey has shown.

UPLIFTING STUFF

🐻 The results of Alaska’s Fat Bear Week 2025 are in! Chunk is walking away with the gold after receiving the most votes for exemplifying “fatness and success".

🍎 The United Nations World Food Programme has said 466 million children now receive meals in school.

🦧 Primatologist Jane Goodall’s “extraordinary legacy” is being celebrated around the world, as people unite to honour her life’s work for animals and the planet following her passing.

Psst… did you know we have a book club now? Our very first virtual meet-up is this Monday! We’ll be chatting about My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout. Already read it (or up for a speedy weekend read)? Grab your free ticket and join us ✨

🗞 Read: If you are a fan of the novelist Zadie Smith, this read is for you. In her essay for The New Yorker, she explores her approach to writing and how her background informs how she tackles a blank page. I love how she gets into the idea of essays being about creating a shared space for thought, rather than self-expression. It’s always a treat to get a glimpse into the mind of a fab writer!

📺 Watch: My ultimate comfort-watch series is back and I couldn’t be more thrilled. All Creatures Great and Small feels like the perfect cup of tea at the end of a long day – plus there’s loads of cute animals in it. Lovers of Peaky Blinders should definitely check out House of Guinness… it’s a wild ride! And if you’re after a friends-to-lovers Saturday night movie, don’t sleep on All of You.

🧑‍🍳 Cook: Autumn screams vegetables in the form of something comforting. This ratatouille tart ticks both boxes – and won’t have you glued to the kitchen all day!

🎧 Listen: A post-work walk accompanied by Lemonade Leaders is my current obsession (at least whilst the evening light lasts!). A weekly dose of inspiration, Riannon Palmer chats with founders and changemakers about how they found success in the midst of adversity. Claire Hill’s episode centred around self-belief is a personal fave!*

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