The Bank of England is embracing a new approach by swapping out renowned Britons on banknotes for images of local wildlife like barn owls, bumblebees, and hedgehogs. This initiative follows a public consultation with around 500,000 participants voting on animal preferences. Despite a decline in cash transactions amid the COVID-19 pandemic, some Britons are eager for a return to cash usage, keeping this change timely and relevant.
Oil Price Today (October 9): Crude oil dips 1% to $103 as Trump rules out Iran attack before midterm elections. What are analysts saying?
Brent crude fell 1% to $103, while West Tax Intermediate was down 0.75% to $90.5. In the previous session, Brent crude futures settled $4.08, or
October 9, 2026