The Bank of England says new UK banknotes over the coming years will include images of animals—barn owls, puffins, buff-tailed bumblebees, and European hedgehogs—replacing some historic figures, including Winston Churchill, who appears on current notes.

Outlets report the change as part of the next banknote series, with the Bank of England confirming the specific species to be used on the currency. While Reuters and Indian and UK tabloid coverage agree on the animal replacements, some headlines also note questions about which other wildlife might or might not appear. Overall, the reporting focuses on the announced redesign rather than offering details about timelines, security features, or the full list of replaced portraits beyond Churchill.