I used to be a vegan. But I got tired of being surrounded by smarmy self-righteousness. ;-)
Animal fat to stay in future banknotes, Bank of England concludes
Banknotes will continue to contain traces of animal products despite objections over the use of tallow in the Bank of England's polymer notes.
"Some vegans, Hindus and Sikhs had been unhappy with tallow's use in the new plastic £5 notes which entered circulation in September.
Future production of the polymer £5 notes and £10 notes, plus the £20 to be launched in 2020 will be unchanged.
The Bank said its "has not taken this decision lightly".
"The Bank fully recognises the concerns raised by members of the public, both prior to and during the consultation," it said."
Animal fat to stay in future banknotes, Bank of England concludes - BBC News
"Politics is just show business for ugly people."
Animal fat to stay in future banknotes, Bank of England concludes
Banknotes will continue to contain traces of animal products despite objections over the use of tallow in the Bank of England's polymer notes.
"Some vegans, Hindus and Sikhs had been unhappy with tallow's use in the new plastic £5 notes which entered circulation in September.
Future production of the polymer £5 notes and £10 notes, plus the £20 to be launched in 2020 will be unchanged.
The Bank said its "has not taken this decision lightly".
"The Bank fully recognises the concerns raised by members of the public, both prior to and during the consultation," it said."
Animal fat to stay in future banknotes, Bank of England concludes - BBC News
"Politics is just show business for ugly people."