Brexit may have weakened the value of the pound, but British money is physically stronger than ever. The Bank of England on Tuesday rolled out new five-pound notes made of polymer, replacing the ...

The Bank of England said on Wednesday it plans to keep the new £5 note despite acknowledging that it contains an "extremely small amount of" beef fat. Vegan-led protests last November prompted ...

Voices The Bank of England was right not to bow to the vegetarian lobby over five pound notes – here's why. If we deem every ethical or religious assertion a trump card – overriding all else ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's new plastic bank notes will continue to be made with traces of animal fat despite thousands of complaints from vegetarians and religious groups. The Bank of England ...

Bank of England banknotes have showcased notable historical figures since 1970, when William Shakespeare became the first ...

One of the Bank of England’s new five-pound notes -- launched just three weeks ago -- is now valued at 4,150 pounds ($5,292).How’s that for inflation? At an auction of bank notes by the BOE in ...

One of the Bank of England’s new five-pound notes — launched just three weeks ago — is now valued at 4,150 pounds ($5,292). How’s that for inflation? At an auction of bank notes by the BOE ...

You may have noticed that the Bank of England has recently got into trouble over the use of tallow in the new ‘plastic’ five pound note. It is ironic because it would appear to have all been in the ...

Britain's new five-pound note features the image of World War II leader Winston Churchill - and comes with a promise that it can stand up to all his favorite things. That means the new polymer ...

The UK's central bank is to sell off £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes that appear to be completely normal. However, due to their condition and serial numbers, they will be sold for hundreds of pounds.