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UK banknotes to feature wildlife instead of Churchill and other historical figures
Bloomberg reports the Bank of England plans images of puffins, barn owls, bumblebees and hedgehogs on the notes.
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The Bank of England said images of puffins, barn owls, bumblebees and hedgehogs will replace historical figures including Winston Churchill on UK banknotes, Bloomberg reports. Bloomberg says the decision drew criticism earlier in 2026, particularly from right-leaning politicians.
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