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- The Bank of England plans to replace Winston Churchill and Jane Austen on UK banknotes with native wildlife, such as hedgehogs and badgers.
- The plan follows a public consultation in which nature emerged as the preferred theme.
- Critics, including U.S. President Donald Trump, say the change diminishes national icons during a charged moment.
- Conservatives see Churchill as a key symbol, fueling debate over patriotism and identity, while cash usage declines.
