Lions or hedgehogs? The vital choice for England’s banknotes

British politicians are upset that a badger may be replacing Churchill on the £5 note

Historical figures will be replaced by images of the UK’s wildlife on the next series of Bank of England banknotes.

Alan Turing and other historical figures to be replaced with animals on UK banknotes

Despite the new approach honouring the planet, the Bank of England has faced backlash from those who admire Turing The post Alan Turing and other historical figures to be replaced with animals on UK banknotes appeared first on Attitude.

Never mind Winston Churchill and beavers, here’s what should really be on Bank of England notes

Paul Dallison writes Declassified, a weekly satirical column. The Bank of England’s announcement that historical figures will be replaced with wildlife on the next set of banknotes went down about as well as the phrase “I hope Germany win the World Cup” in an East End of London pub on a Friday night. The Bank held a public consultation on banknote imagery last year and the majority of respondents wanted nature on their notes (King Charles III wi…

Winston Churchill's granddaughter dismisses right-wing fury over banknote change

Winston Churchill’s granddaughter has dismissed right-wing anger and ‘wokery’ accusations over changes to banknotes. The right have been up in arms this week at more so-called ‘wokery’ after the Bank of England announced historical figures such as Churchill, Jane Austen and Alan Turing would be removed from new banknotes. Instead, the new notes will feature pictures of British wildlife and nature. The move was decided by the Bank of England afte…

Lions or hedgehogs? The vital choice for England’s banknotes