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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Famous birthdays for July 20: Judy Greer, Sandra Oh
July 20 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Cancer. They include: -- Macedonian leader Alexander the Great in 356 B.C. -- Poet Petrarch in 1304 -- Pope Innocent IX in 1519 -- Monk/botanist Gregor Johann Mendel in 1822 -- Explorer Edmund Hillary in 1919 -- Artist Nam June Paik in 1932 -- Writer Cormac McCarthy in 1933 -- Former Sen. Barbara Mikulski, the longest serving woman in U.S. Congress history, in 1936 (age 89) -- Actor Diana Rigg in 1938 -- Actor Natalie Wood in 1938 -- Artist Judy Chicago in 1939 (age 86) -- Musician John Lodge (Moody Blues) in 1943 (age 82) -- Musician Kim Carnes in 1945 (age 80) -- Musician Carlos Santana in 1947 (age 78) -- Musician Jay Jay French (Twisted Sister) in 1952 (age 73) -- Musician Paul Cook (Sex Pistols) in 1956 (age 69) -- Actor Donna Dixon in 1957 (age 68) -- Musician Mick MacNeil (Simple Minds) in 1958 (age 67) -- Musician Chris Cornell (Soundgarden/Audioslave/Temple of the Dog) in 1964 -- Actor Dean Winters in 1964 (age 61) -- Actor Adam Godley in 1964 (age 61) -- Musician Stone Gossard (Pearl Jam) in 1966 (age 59) -- Actor Josh Holloway in 1969 (age 56) -- Actor Sandra Oh in 1971 (age 54) -- Actor Omar Epps in 1973 (age 52) -- Actor Simon Rex in 1974 (age 51) -- Actor Judy Greer in 1975 (age 50) -- Actor Charlie Korsmo in 1978 (age 47) -- Model Gisele Bundchen in 1980 (age 45) -- Musician Mike Kennerty (All-American Rejects) in 1980 (age 45) -- Actor/filmmaker John Francis Daley in 1985 (age 40) -- Actor Osric Chau in 1986 (age 39) -- Dancer/Julianne Hough in 1988 (age 37) -- Actor Alycia Debnam-Carey in 1993 (age 32) -- U.S. Olympic figure skater Maia Shibutani in 1994 (age 31) Solve the daily Crossword
The Guardian
02-07-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
Tell us: what would you like to see on a redesigned bank note?
Banknotes issued by the Bank of England are to have a major redesign for the first time in more than 50 years. Historic figures such as Winston Churchill and Jane Austen feature on the current banknotes, but the Bank of England is proposing that the next series could move on to a new theme. We'd like to hear your suggestions for a new theme, whether it's a historical figure or event, a piece of architecture, technology, culture, sport or a landscape. You can tell us who you'd like to see on the redesigned bank note and why using this form. Please include as much detail as possible. Please note, the maximum file size is 5.7 MB. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian. If you include other people's names please ask them first. If you're having trouble using the form click here. Read terms of service here and privacy policy here.
Times
02-07-2025
- Business
- Times
Churchill may be dropped from banknotes for diverse designs
The Bank of England may drop historical figures from banknotes as it seeks suggestions from the public on replacing Sir Winston Churchill, Jane Austen and JMW Turner. Banknotes have featured notable historical figures since 1970, when William Shakespeare became the first person other than the monarch to be depicted. The Bank said it wished to give the public 'the opportunity to express their views on what theme they would like us to feature on the next series of our banknotes' over a month-long consultation. Winston Churchill on the £5 note Although notable historical figures remain an option, the Bank is expanding possible subjects to architecture and landmarks, arts, culture and sport, noteworthy events in history, technological innovations and nature. People who are alive, other than the monarch, will be excluded. Victoria Cleland, the Bank of England's chief cashier, said that gender, ethnicity and disability could be taken into account when planning the designs. She said: 'Banknotes are more than just an important means of payment — they serve as a symbolic representation of our collective national identity and an opportunity to celebrate the UK. I am really keen to hear what themes the public would like to see represented on the next series of notes.' A £10 note featuring Jane Austen CHRIS J RATCLIFFE/REUTERS The public will be able to suggest their own ideas for themes or for people who should be included but the final decision will be made by the governor of the Bank, Andrew Bailey, to avoid the embarrassment of a 'Notey McNoteface'. The consultation raises the potential for Stonehenge, oak trees, fish and chips or football to appear on notes. Cash in Scotland and Northern Ireland already carries images of landmarks and nature, such as otters. JMW Turner on the £20 note ALAMY A mock-up series of designs published alongside the consultation launch feature images of the Angel of the North, wind farms and the DNA double helix. Although the use of cash has declined over the past decade, cash is still the preferred payment method for about one in five people and used by many more. The Bank said it was committed to providing cash for those who wished to use it. People can submit their views through an online form on the Bank's website, or by post, by the end of July.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bank of England seeks input from Britons on future banknote designs
The Bank of England (BoE) has launched a public consultation on the theme of its next series of banknotes, inviting UK residents and British citizens abroad to help shape the nation's currency for years to come. The consultation marks the latest phase in the evolution of British banknotes, which have featured historical figures since William Shakespeare first appeared on a note in 1970. Read more: Meat and fresh veg drive shop inflation higher for first time in a year The BoE is now asking the public to weigh in on the theme they want to see illustrated on the next series of notes. 'Banknotes are more than just an important means of payment – they serve as a symbolic representation of our collective national identity and an opportunity to celebrate the UK,' said Victoria Cleland, the BoE's chief cashier. 'I am really keen to hear what themes the public would like to see represented on the next series of notes.' The six potential themes identified include: Notable historical figures Architecture and landmarks Arts, culture and sport Noteworthy events in history Innovation Nature Each theme offers a broad canvas for design. For example, 'notable historical figures' could continue the current approach, honouring individuals who have shaped British society and culture. At the same time, 'architecture and landmarks' could depict the UK's most iconic buildings, bridges and heritage sites. 'Nature' could feature native wildlife and landscapes, while 'innovation' might celebrate British inventions and scientific breakthroughs. However, the BoE is also open to alternative suggestions. Responses can be submitted via an online form or by post until 11.59pm on 31 July 2025. The consultation is the first step in what the BoE describes as a 'detailed, multi-year process' to develop new notes. Regardless of the theme chosen, the next series will continue to feature a portrait of the reigning monarch. Depending on the outcome, the BoE may carry out a second round of public engagement to help determine the specific images and individuals that best represent the selected theme. The figures currently celebrated on banknotes are Winston Churchill, Jane Austen, JMW Turner and Alan Turing, the latter of whom was the first LGBTQ+ person to feature on a UK banknote, which came into circulation on 23 June 2023 to mark the mathematician and codebreaker's birthday. The BoE started issuing banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles in June 2024, with no other changes to existing designs. The consultation relates to the Bank's new 'H series" of notes. More than 4.7 billion Bank of England notes are in circulation, collectively worth around £86bn. Read more: How to save money on your council tax bill Though digital payments have risen significantly, the BoE said it remains committed to the future of physical currency. Despite a steady decline in use over the past decade, cash remains the preferred method of payment for around one in five people. The current polymer 'G Series' of banknotes began with the release of the £5 note in 2016, followed by the £10 in 2017, the £20 in 2020 and the £50 in 2021. The consultation is now live on the BoE's in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
'Bank of Wokeness' to ditch historical figures from banknotes in push to reflect modern diversity
The Bank of England has been accused of 'wrongheaded wokery' after revealing it could drop historical figures from banknotes to reflect modern diversity. It has launched a consultation seeking suggestions from the public that could mean the end of using images of significant characters – Sir Winston Churchill, Jane Austen, artist JMW Turner and code-breaker Alan Turing currently appear. The Bank suggests that modern issues such as gender, ethnicity and disability could be taken into account when planning the designs, with chief cashier Victoria Cleland saying: 'It may be that we can get that real diversity through a different theme than historic figures.' But the plans to change the traditional appearance of banknotes – which started in 1970 with William Shakespeare – drew an immediate backlash. Former business secretary Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg said: 'The Bank of Wokeness wants to ignore our history and heroes to model itself on the unutterable banality of euro notes. It shows a lack of confidence in the nation and a supine kowtowing to the gods of political correctness.' Kevin Hollinrake, a former business minister, said: 'This is wrongheaded wokery. We should be proud of our history, not sideline it. 'Replacing historical figures with abstract themes risks erasing the rich, complex story of how our country has evolved. Diversity is incredibly important, but we should achieve it by widening the range of historic figures we honour, not by abandoning them altogether.' The month-long consultation, the Bank said, will give the public 'the opportunity to express their views on what theme they would like us to feature on the next series of our banknotes'. The month-long consultation, the Bank said, will give the public 'the opportunity to express their views on what theme they would like us to feature on the next series of our banknotes' The Bank has not said when the new set of notes will be issued, but it identified six 'potential themes', although people who are still alive – other than the monarch – would be excluded. A mock-up series of designs published alongside the consultation launch feature images of the Angel of the North, windfarms and the DNA double helix. The final decision will be for the governor, to rule out mischievous ideas such as 'Boaty McBoatface' which was chosen by the public as the name of a new UK polar research ship, which eventually became the Sir David Attenborough. Ms Cleland said ideas for the designs needed to be 'representative of the UK' but also 'not to be divisive' or 'upset people'. Campaigners had complained of a lack of women on notes prior to Jane Austen's addition in 2017.
