News · 11 March 2026
Winston Churchill Removed From UK Banknotes Next
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Britons will soon handle new pound notes showing native UK animals, altering the familiar images on their currency. The Bank of England decided to replace historical figures, including Winston Churchill and Jane Austen, seeking less divisive symbols. A public consultation found native nature was the most favoured theme among responses, while historical figures placed third.
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