03/06/2026
****The Bank of England are looking to choose wildlife for on their new notes. Let’s vote for the hedgehog ***
From BBC News
The wildlife beauty contest gives the colourful kingfisher and common frog an equal chance of a place on the next series of Bank of England notes.
The replacement of historical characters, particularly Sir Winston Churchill, with British wildlife sent political leaders into a frenzy of condemnation earlier this year.
But now people have a month to offer their views about which species of wildlife should be honoured on the £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes.
The shortlist, chosen by a panel of wildlife experts, excluded household pets. People will be able to vote for up to six of their favourites from the shortlist.
